1. TEXAS TRIVIAL PURSUIT Chapters 11-12

2. TEXAS SANTA FE EXPEDITION UNOFFICIALLY STARTED BY PRES. LAMAR TO GAIN CONTROL OVER THE MONEY MAKING SANTA FE TRAIL CREATE TRADE LINKS WITH N.M. AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO JOIN TX POORLY ORGANIZED AND ATTACKED BY INDIANS MET A MEXICAN FORCE ‘NOT INTERESTED” IN THEIR OFFER AND CAPTURED BY MEXICAN ARMY MARCHED 2000 MILES TO MX. CITY AND HELD PRISONER U.S. DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS HELPED GET THE MEN FREE INCREASED TENSIONS BETWEEN MEXICO AND THE U.S. http://www.emersonkent.com /map_archive/texas_1841.htm

3. CORDOVA REBELLION The Córdova Rebellion, in 1839, was an uprising around Nacogdoches, Texas. Alcalde Vicente Córdova and other leaders supported the Texas Revolution as long as it espoused a return to the Constitution of 1824, but after declaring independence they sought to forcefully oppose the new Texas Republic with help from the Cherokee. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cord ova_Rebellion http://www.txrusk.com/marker/ma rkwall.htm

4. CORDOVA REBELLION Pres. Houston saw that Cordova was against the Texas Republic and conflict arose between Cordova’s men and Texans. Houston ordered that no one carry weapons in Nacogdoches Cordova didn’t agree along with several Cherokee Cordova and his men were beaten by Gen. Burleson Chief Bowles of the Cherokee made peace with Pres. Houston to end the rebellion http://www.texashistoricalpress.org/cord ova_rebellion.html

5. TEXAS NAVY Edwin Moore, a US sailor, left the USN to form the Texas Navy Worried that budget cuts might cut back on the navy, he used Texas ships to blockade Mexico to force them to recognize Texas as a nation. Moore sided with Yucatan rebels who were revolting against the Mexican government Pres. Houston ordered the fleet back to Texas Moore at first refused and fought MX ships The fleet was sold and Moore accused of piracy and dismissed from the navy Moore was charged for the cost of his naval battle. http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum. org/articles/texasnavy/texasnavy.htm

6. MARY MAVERICK Mary Ann Adams Maverick (March 16, 1818-February 24, 1898) an early Texas pioneer and author of memoirs which form an important source of information on daily life in and around San Antonio during the Republic of Texas through Civil War periods http://greattexasbooks.org/book/48 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_M averick

7. MARY MAVERICK Witnessed the Comanche negotiation to free prisoners at SA court house. Gunfire erupted inside and the Indians rushed from the building. Several Indians almost kidnapped her own children. Her diary is the best description of the fight: "All the Indians were dead or captured …all Indians had a chance to surrender …and everyone who offered or agreed to give up were take prisoner and protected.” http://sabexar.blogspot.com/2008/07/co uncil-house-fight.html

8. MARY MAVERICK AND THE RUNAWAY OF’42 1842 Santa Anna was again president of Mexico. Rumors spread that Santa Anna was going to attack San Antonio The Mavericks fled the city like many and lived in Gonzales Her husband was captured by MX. General Woll and marched to Mexico Returning to SA, she made sure the frontier life was not forgotten http://www.placesonline.com/north_america/u nited_states/texas/san_antonio/parks_and_gar dens/san_antonio_missions_national_historical _park.asp

9. WILLIAM GOYENS Free Black man who lived in Nacogdoches during the era of slavery. He was a blacksmith, sold wagons and operated a freight line. Often accused of being a runaway slave, he had to go to court to prove his freedom. He convinced the Cherokee to not take sides during the TX Revolt. He grew to be a very prosperous landowner and well-respected. http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTM ENTS/Guest_Columnists/East_Texas_all_ things_historical/WilliamGoyensamd102.ht m

10. JOHN COFFEE “JACK” HAYES Born in Tennessee 1817 Joined a TX Ranger company in 1836 1840 appointed a Ranger Captain Fought Indians, Mexican bandits, Anglo outlaws as well as MX troops Fought at Plum Creek, Bandera Pass, Salado and Walker Creek Served as a scout for Gen. Zachary Taylor during the Mexican War His units use of repeating weapons made a big difference in the war with the Native Americans http://www.texasranger.org/halloffame/Hays _John.htm

11. JOSE ANTONIO NAVARRO Championed Texas Independence and fought for Tejano rights during the years of the Republic and statehood Friend of SFA and elected to legislature One of three Hispanic signers of the TX Declaration of Independence Was chosen to accompany the Santa Fe Expedition. He was able to escape the later imprisonment He favored statehood and continued to fight to protect the rights and heritage of Tejanos His four sons served in the Confederater Army. http://www.starmuseum.org/signers_desc endants/Navarro/rr_toc.htm