Chapter 9 Review

Who was put in charge of both the volunteer and regular armies by the Convention of 1836?

Sam Houston

What was stated in the “Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled”?

Texans were loyal citizens of Mexico but opposed Santa Anna.

What were many Texans convinced of because of the victories at Gonzales and Goliad?

That Mexican troops could be defeated I surrender!

Why did the people of Gonzales bury their brass cannon in a peach orchard?

To keep the Mexican soldiers from taking it (Keep it out of enemy hands.)

Who was the leader of the Army of the People?

Stephen F. Austin

What did General Cós think about the actions of the Texans at Gonzales?

That it was the outbreak of war

What happened to General Cós after his surrender at San Antonio?

He was allowed to return to Mexico. Go back to Mexico ! O.K.

What did the War Party delegates favor at the Consultation?

A declaration of independence from Mexico

What was on the flag flown by the Texans at the Battle of Gonzales?

What did the Texas Constitution of 1836 say about slavery?

It allowed (legalized) slavery.

When is Texas Independence Day?

March 2

The Texas Declaration of Independence is similar to the Declaration of Independence of what other country?

The United States

Where was Sam Houston born?

Virginia

Where were most delegates to the Convention of 1836 from?

Southern U.S. states

What did the delegates to the Convention of 1836 write after adopting a declaration of independence?

A constitution

Name the 3 branches of government included in the 1836 Texas Constitution.

Legislative Executive Judicial

Define ad interim.

temporary

What battle is called the “Lexington of Texas” ?

Gonzales

Where was the site (location) of the Convention of 1836?

Washington – on – the – Brazos

The skirmish between Texans and Mexican mule handlers was known as what?

The Grass Fight

Who was chosen ad interim President of Texas?

David G. Burnet

Who was chosen ad interim Vice President of Texas?

Lorenzo de Zavala

Who was President of Mexico?

Santa Anna

Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

George C. Childress

Who led the charge at the siege of Béxar?

Ben Milam