SS7 - Unit 6 - Texas Revolution

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1835 - 1836, Texas' fight for its independence from Mexico

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Texas Revolution

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A time when people change a ruler or political system by using violence

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Revolution

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A ruler who has complete power over a country

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Dictator

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When an army surrounds a place and tries to gain control of it

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Siege

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First battle of the Texas Revolution
October 1835
Texans win

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Battle of Gonzales

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What event occurred in San Antonio from February 23 to March 6, 1836, where Texans were heavily outnumbered against the Mexican army, leading to Mexico's victory but inspiring many Texans to fight?

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Battle of the Alamo

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Texas general Fannin and over 300 of his men are killed on Santa Anna's orders
March 27, 1836
What is this event called? (Options: Battle of the Alamo, Runaway Scrape, Treaties of Velasco, Goliad Massacre)

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Goliad Massacre

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Men, women, and children escaped to the east in order to avoid Santa Anna and his army

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Runaway Scrape

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Last battle
April 21, 1836
The Texans surprised the Mexican army and captured Santa Anna

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Battle of San Jacinto

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*Ended the Texas Revolution and gave Texas its independence

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Treaties of Velasco