The Alamo BGE

In 1821, what was the problem Mexican leaders had with Texas? How did they deal with it? (Hint: Paragraph 1)

Why did the Mexican government worry about the loyalty of the new settlers? (Paragraph 2)

Who became leader of the Mexican government in 1833?

• Almaron Dickinson

• Gregorio Esparza

• Santa Anna

• Stephen Austin

Why were Stephen Austin and other Texans unhappy with the new president?

Why did the Mexican army set out for Texas?

• Mexican soldiers were attacked and driven back to Mexico City.

• Santa Anna was furious.

• Stephen Austin was put in prison.

• Santa Anna was elected president.

Which country supplied most of the soldiers who defended the Alamo?

Why did this anger Santa Anna?

Define these terms:

federal system

• government

• a system in which central and state governments share power

• placing more power in a central government

• a church established by foreigners who want to introduce natives to their religion

Define these terms:

Anglo

• Tejano

• white American

• Mexican

• A person of non-Hispanic descent.

Define these terms:

Tejano

• a member of Santa Anna's army

• a Mexican born in Mexico

• an Indian

• a Mexican born in Texas