Texas History: Social & Cultural Leaders

What role did Lorenzo de Zavala play in Texas history?

• He led Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto

• He was the president of Mexico during the Texas Revolution

• He helped write the Texas Constitution and served as the Republic’s vice president

• He founded the city of Austin

How did Mirabeau B. Lamar's Native American policy differ from that of Sam Houston?

• Lamar supported peace treaties with Native tribes

• Lamar wanted to relocate Native Americans from Texas lands

• Lamar invited Native Americans to join the Texas government

• Lamar ignored Native American issues completely

What was José Antonio Navarro best known for?

• Leading troops at the Battle of Goliad

• Signing the Treaty of Velasco

• Supporting Tejano rights and helping write the Texas Constitution

• Being the first governor of Texas

What was Juan Seguín’s contribution to the Texas Revolution?

• He was a Mexican general

• He provided supplies to the Mexican army

• He fought for Texas independence and later served in government

• He signed the U.S. Constitution

Which of the following is a lasting cultural influence of early Tejano leaders in Texas today?

• Use of the French language

• Traditional Tejano music and food

• Scandinavian-style architecture

• The English system of monarchy