Heroes and Leaders of the Texas Revolution

Heroes and Leaders of the Texas Revolution

CO- Summarize the contributions of individuals during the Texas Revolution.

Multiple Choice

Who is known as the Father of Texas and played a crucial role in shaping Texas as a state?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

Stephen F. Austin:

• The Father of Texas

• Helped create the Texas Declaration of Independence

• Helped ask for Texas independence from Mexico

• El Padre de Texas

• Ayudó a crear la Declaración de Independencia de Texas.

• Ayudó a pedir la independencia de Texas de México.

Multiple Choice

Sam Houston became the first ________ of Texas after the Revolution.

• Leader

• President

• Senator

• Mayor

Sam Houston

• Important in leading the Texan army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.

• Houston later served as the first President of the Republic of Texas.

• Importante para llevar al ejército de Texas a la victoria en la Batalla de San Jacinto.

• Posteriormente, Houston fue el primer presidente de la República de Texas.

Multiple Choice

Who is known as the 'Defender of the Alamo' and was a key leader in the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

Multiple Choice

Who was in charge at the Alamo until he became sick?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

William B. Travis

• Defender of the Alamo

• Key leader in the Texas Revolution

• Famous for his 'Victory or Death' letter

• Defensor del Álamo

• Líder clave en la Revolución de Texas

• Famoso por su carta 'Victoria o Muerte'

James Bowie

• Another defender of the Alamo

• Became sick before the Battle of the Alamo began

• Otro defensor del Álamo

• Se enfermó antes de que comenzara la Batalla del Álamo.

Multiple Choice

Who led the Mexican forces during the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

Santa Anna: Mexican President & General

• Led the Mexican forces during the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.

• His defeat and capture led to the independence of Texas and the birth of the Republic of Texas.

• Lideró las fuerzas mexicanas durante la Batalla del Álamo y la Batalla de San Jacinto.

• Su derrota y captura condujeron a la independencia de Texas y al nacimiento de la República de Texas.

Antonio López de Santa Anna

Trivia: Antonio López de Santa Anna led the Mexican forces during the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. He was a prominent figure in Mexican history, serving as the President of Mexico multiple times. He is also significant for signing the Treaty of Velasco that ended the war and let to the Republic of Texas.

Multiple Choice

Which Texas is famous for surviving the Battle of the Alamo?

• Davy Crockett

• William B. Travis

• Jim Bowie

• Susanna Dickinson

Susanna Dickinson: Survivor of the Alamo

• Survived the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.

• She warned Texas of Santa Anna after the Alamo

• Helped with the historical understanding of the Alamo.

• Sobrevivió a la Batalla del Álamo en 1836.

• Advirtió a Texas sobre Santa Anna después del Álamo

• Ayudó con la comprensión histórica del Álamo.

Juan Seguín

• Juan Seguín was a survivor of the Alamo because he was sent out to get help before the final battle.

• He was a leader at the Battle of San Jacinto, helping Texas win independence.

• He is remembered for shouting the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!", to honor those who died.

Multiple Choice

Who led the Mexican forces during the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

Multiple Choice

Who is known as the 'Defender of the Alamo' and was a key leader in the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

Multiple Choice

Sam Houston became the first ________ of Texas after the Revolution.

• Leader

• President

• Senator

• Mayor

Multiple Choice

Who was in charge at the Alamo until he became sick?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

Multiple Choice

Which Texas is famous for surviving the Battle of the Alamo?

• Davy Crockett

• William B. Travis

• Jim Bowie

• Susanna Dickinson

Multiple Choice

Who is known as the Father of Texas and played a crucial role in shaping Texas as a state?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

Open Ended

Turn & Talk! (5 min)

With a partner, talk about one of the individuals that we discussed today. Type one thing that your partner talked to you about.