Leaders of Texas

Texas Revolution Leaders

Open Ended

Why are the faces of these men on Mt. Rushmore? Take a moment
to think of possible reasons.

Sentence Stem: These men are on Mt. Rushmore because......

Open Ended

What characteristics make a good Leader?

Brainstorm with neighbor A to B

Characteristics of a good leader

• Recognizes whats important

• Takes charge of a situation

• Manages crisis well

• Makes good decisions

Multiple Choice

Who was the Mexican Politician who did NOT agree with Santa Anna and thought of him as a dictator? Also signed the Texas Declaration of Independence

• George Childress

• Sam Houston

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Santa Anna

Multiple Choice

Who commanded the Texan Soldiers at Goliad in which he was executed along with 400 of his men?

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• George Childress

Multiple Choice

Who was the Mexican Dictator who commanded the Mexican Forces at The Alamo?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Santa Anna

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

Multiple Choice

Who was commander of the Texas army, defeated Santa Anna and was the 1st President of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Juan Seguin

• Sam Houston

Multiple Choice

Who commanded the Spanish Speaking forces at the Alamo?

• Juan Seguin

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Sam Houston

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?

• To get reinforcements/help

• To announce their victory

• To inform americans of their plans

• To announce his surrender

Multiple Choice

Who was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• George Childress

• Sam Houston

• Juan N. Seguin

• Stephem F. Austin

Multiple Choice

Who am I?

I practiced law in Tennessee and I arrived in Texas in 1835. I attended the Convention of 1836 and I was named as chairman of the committee. I am universally acknowledged as the author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• William Travis

• Juan Seguin

• Sam Houston

• George Childress

Multiple Choice

Who am I?

I am the President of Mexico and I defeated the Texians at the Alamo. I have been trained by the Spanish army and worked my way up to be president. I wanted to sweep out all Texians, but I was defeated at San Jacinto.

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• George Childress

• Lorenzo de Zavala

Multiple Choice

Who am I?

I cam to Texas with my wife and two daughters. I soon became active in the Texas Revolution. Back in the U.S, I attended the Military Academy at Westpoint. I was at Goliad waiting for my men to return. I fought in the battle of Coleto Creek until I surrendered. Santa Anna ordered my execution along my 340 men.

• James Fannin

• George Childress

• Juan Seguin

• Lorenzo de Zavala

Multiple Choice

Who am I?

I served in the Mexican Government for many years until I became opposed of Santa Anna. I was a delegate in the Convention of 1836 and I signed the Declaration of Independence. I also the designed the first flag of The Republic. I because Vice President but I had to reign because of my health issues.

• Juan Seguin

• William Travis

• Lorenzo de Zavla

• Sam Houston

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And the Winner Is…

Big question: Who was most important in helping

Texans gain independence?

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Texas Revolution “Mt. Rushmore”

Choose the four most important

leaders from your “And the winner is…”

bracket.

Add the names of these men to your

Mt. Rushmore and include an

explanation of why you believe they

should be portrayed on this

monument.

Use evidence from the Bio Cards, your
“And the winner is…” discussion, and
prior notes to guide your thinking and

writing.

Must Haves:

●Names of four leaders of the Texas Revolution

●Explanation of why each leader should be
featured

●Uses historical evidence

●Written in complete sentences; few to no
spelling/grammatical errors

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Texas Revolution “Mt. Rushmore” Example