Chapter 10 & 11 notes flashcard

Front

Why did Mexican officials send additional troops to San Antonio?

Back

to control a tense situation

Front

Why is the conflict at Gonzales known as the “Lexington of Texas”?

Back

The Mexicans attempted to take arms and ammunition from the colonists.

Front

How did the War Party’s position on independence differ from that of the Peace Party?

Back

The War Party wanted immediate independence from Mexico.

Front

Which of the following was a principle adopted in the “Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled”?
Options:
They were loyal to Mexico and supported the Constitution of 1824.
They were still bound by the union of Texas with Mexico.
They wanted the Mexican Constitution of 1824 to be rewritten.
They blamed Ugartechea for their troubles and fought only to defeat him.

Back

They were loyal to Mexico and supported the Constitution of 1824.

Front

What role did Stephen Austin play in the Provisional Texas government?

Back

commissioner to the United States

Front

After the siege of Béxar, what did most Tejanos in San Antonio do?

Back

They joined the Army of the People.

Front

What increased the tension between the War Party and the Peace Party?

Back

Plans for an expedition to Matamoros.

Front

Why did Edward Burleson replace Austin as Commander of the Army of the People?

Back

Austin traveled to the United States to seek money and supplies.

Front

What did Cós promise in his surrender agreement?

Back

He would never again fight against the Constitution of 1824.

Front

Why were the Mexican forces defeated at San Antonio?

Back

They were not trained to fight through the streets of a town.