1. Important People from the Texas Revolution

2. James Fannin Led the Texans to the Battle of Coleto Creek
Surrendered to the Mexican Army
Was executed in Goliad by order of Santa Anna

3. George Childress
Texan in charge of writing the Texas Declaration of Independence

4. Lorenzo de Zavala Helped write the Texas Declaration of Independence
Helped design the government for the Republic of Texas
Was elected Vice President of the Republic of Texas

5. Sam Houston
Leader of the Revolutionary Army during the Texas Revolution
Captured Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto

6. Santa Anna President of Mexico
Leader of the Mexican Army during the Texas Revolution

7. Juan Seguin Served at the Alamo
Survived because he was a messenger that told Sam Houston about the Alamo
Served under Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto

8. William B Travis Military leader of the Texans at the Alamo
Was killed by the Mexican Army at the Alamo

9. James Bowie
Sent to the Alamo to see if the Texans should abandon the battle
Fought and died at the Battle of the Alamo
Known for his large knife

10. Assignment
Complete graphic organizer for these important people. You will each need 5 strips of paper. Fan them out and then fold over each other to create 10 total taps.

11. Assignment
Create an illustration of one of the battles during the Texas Revolution
Write a short description on the back that describes what is taking place in the illustration and why it is important
What battle?
Who was in it?
Why is it important?