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1 Unit 5

2 Texas colonists promised to be loyal to … Mexico The Pacific Ocean

3 The economy of Texas was tied to the economy of … The United States

4 Because of the Fredonian Revolt … Mexican soldiers were sent to Nacogdoches

5 Mier Y Teran reported that in East Texas … Anglo influence was strong

6 The Law of April 6, 1830 1. stopped immigration from the U.S. 2. ended empresario contracts 3. built new forts 4. added customs duties

7 There was trouble at Anahuac because Texans did not like … Customs Duties

8 The Turtle Bayou Resolution stated that Colonists were loyal to Mexico

9 This is who won the Battle of Velasco The Texans

10 In 1829, Mexico passed a law that ended … Slavery in Mexico ( not Texas)

11 After the Convention of 1833, this man went to Mexico City Stephen F. Austin

12 Stephen F. Austin talked to this Mexican leader … Santa Anna

13 Santa Anna agreed to all the resolutions except this one … Texans wanted to be a Mexican state.

14 He was imprisoned for one year in Mexico City … Stephen F. Austin

15 When he got out of prison, Austin encouraged Texans to.. Prepare for war with Mexico

16 Austin approved the consultation, because the thought … Santa Anna was becoming a dictator

17 At the Battle at Gonzales, the Texans flew a flag that read: “ Come and take it.”

18 This Texan led “The Army of the People” Stephen F. Austin

19 Where did Texans have their first two victories? Gonzales and Goliad

20 Because of these victories, what did Texans think? Mexican troops could be defeated.

21 Why was the siege at San Antonio called off at first ? Texan volunteers got discouraged.

22 The consultation created this: A provisional government

23 Texans did not expect Santa Anna because of this weather. It was snowing.

24 Texans did not prepare for Santa Anna because they were busy working on this: The Provisional Government

25 During the winter of 1836, Sam Houston and the Texans were working on this: The Texas government

26 This man wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence. George Childress

27 Commander at the Alamo William B. Travis

28 He was ordered to destroy the Alamo James Bowie

29 He became ill at the Alamo James Bowie

30 Texas Independence Day March 2, 1836

31 The Battle at the Alamo inspired Texans to … fight for freedom

32 What advantage did Santa Anna have ? Mexican troops far outnumbered Texas troops.

33 Reasons why men from the U.S. joined the Texas army: 1. land 2. liberty 3. adventure

34 Why did some people think Sam Houston was a coward ? He retreated to the east.

35 This is how Sam Houston used his time. He trained soldiers.

36 This Texan was the commander at Goliad. Colonel Fannin

37 This is why Fannin’s retreat was not successful. He delayed because of indecision.

38 Why did Santa Anna execute the Texans at Goliad ? The Texans would rejoin the rebellion.

39 Reasons why Sam Houston retreated east: 1. to give his troops a rest 2. to obtain more supplies 3. to ambush Santa Anna

40 Santa Anna believed the Texans would fight this way: On the defensive (not offensive)

41 Mistakes Santa Anna made at San Jacinto: 1. went to tent to rest 2. not enough guards 3. allowed troops to eat and rest

42 This Texan destroyed the bridge. Deaf Smith

43 Texan officers wanted this man executed: Santa Anna

44 Commander of the Texan army at San Jacinto: Sam Houston

45 Commander of the Mexican army Santa Anna

46 President of Mexico Santa Anna


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