Significant People of the Texas Revolution

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I am a Tejano who helped write the Texas Constitution. I also helped design the government at Washington-on-the-Brazos. I was named the ad interim vice president of the Republic of Texas. Who am I?

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Lorenzo de Zavala

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I was in charge of approximately 400 troops at the Goliad garrison. I was executed at Goliad by order of Santa Anna. This came to be known as the Goliad Massacre. Who am I?

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James Fannin

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I was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Who am I?

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George C. Childress

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I was chosen to be the commander-in-chief of the Texas Army. I defeated the Mexican General at the battle of San Jacinto. I was elected to be the 1st president of the Republic of Texas. Who am I?

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Sam Houston

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I was elected president and became dictator of Mexico. I refused to accept the Mexican Constitution of 1824. I led the attack against the Texans. Who am I?

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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

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I was a Tejano who was born and raised in San Antonio. My father helped write the Mexican Constitution of 1824. I delivered a letter to Sam Houston warning about the events that were taking place at The Alamo. Who Am I?

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Juan Seguin

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Who am I? During the Battle of the Alamo, my husband led an artillery unit. My husband was among the casualties at the Alamo. Santa Anna allowed me to live so that I may tell the story of the Alamo.

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Susanna Dickinson

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I shared command of the Alamo until I got sick. I was known for a large knife that got a lot of attention due to the Sandbar Fight. I died at the Alamo. Who am I?

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James Bowie

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I was a Congressman in Tennessee before coming to Texas. I fought and died at the Alamo. There is a Disney movie about me. Who am I?

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David Crockett

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I was born and raised in San Antonio. My brother was a soldier in the Mexican army that fought at the Alamo. I fought for the Texans at the Alamo and was the only one who received a Christian burial. Who am I?

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Jose 'Gregorio' Esparza