Fight for Texas Independence

Stephen Austin thought Santa Anna was becoming a dictator. Why?

• He smelled like a dictator.

• Santa Anna defeated Sam Houston.

• Santa Anna's mother said that her son was a dictator.

• Austin was arrested and thrown in jail.

On March of 1836, delegates meet at Washington-on-the-Brazos to do what?

• Declare independence from Spain

• Write the Bill of Rights

• Agree to attack the U.S.

• Set up an independent ad-interim government

Why is the Battle of Gonzales important to the Texans?

• Began the Texas revolution showing Mexico can be defeated

• The Texian army was defeated

• Many Texians surrendered in fear

• Encouraged Mexican citizens to migrate to Texas

What did George Childress do during the Texas Revolution?

• He died fighting at the Alamo

• He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence

• He was a messenger

• He helped Mexico execute Texians

In 1836, how can we describe what went on in South Texas during the Texas Revolution?

• Series of poor decisions leading to many setbacks for Texian troops

• The area was flooded by rain

• The Texians burned many places

• Texas lost land to Mexico in a bad land deal

Why is The Alamo an important historical landmark of the Texas Revolution?

• It symbolizes courage because Texians defended it

• Santa Anna would surrender and be captured

• The Texan troops won a major battle

• Many deaths happened from a short battle

What does the battle cry "Remember the Alamo!" signify?

• It didn't help them in the fight

• It was used to locate troops

• It helped them find the Alamo

• It showed Texans dedication to win

What impact did defending the Alamo have in the Texas Revolution?

• The bravery of the defenders inspired others to continue the fight for Texas Independence

• The bad decision to stay at the Alamo put fear in Texans minds

• They were divided and easier to be defeated by Santa Anna

• This gave Texans a disadvantage in their fight for independence

What did the Texians at Turtle Bayou declare?

• Support for Santa Anna

• Prepare to fight Santa Anna

• Petition Santa Anna

• Make Santa Anna resign as president

How did geography play a role in the outcome of the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Stephen F. Austin couldn't make it in time to help them

• Centralists had an advantage in the battle with hiding spaces

• The open prairie allowed Mexican troops to surround Fannin and his men

• The Mexican government was able to find the Texian troops