Let's Go There! Anahuac Disturbances and the Battle of Velasco

The video covers the Texas Revolution, starting with the Battle of Gonzales in 1835. It details the earlier conflict involving Juan Bradburn's enforcement of Mexican law, leading to tensions with Anglo settlers. The Turtle Bayou Resolutions marked a formal revolt against Bradburn. The Battle of Velasco followed, where Texas settlers clashed with Mexican forces. The video concludes with the capture of Santa Ana in 1836, ending the revolution. Velasco, now Surfside Beach, played a significant role in these events.

What was the primary role of Juan Bradburn in Texas?

• To establish new settlements in Texas

• To negotiate peace with American settlers

• To enforce the law of April 6th, 1830

• To promote trade between Texas and Mexico

What was the Turtle Bayou Resolutions' main purpose?

• To request military aid from the United States

• To declare independence from Mexico

• To justify the settlers' attack on Bradburn

• To establish a new government in Texas

What was the outcome of the conflict at Fort Velasco?

• The Mexican forces surrendered to the settlers

• The conflict ended in a stalemate

• The settlers were forced to retreat

• The Mexican forces successfully defended the fort

What significant event occurred four years after the conflict at Fort Velasco?

• The establishment of Velasco as the capital of Texas

• The signing of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• The beginning of the Texas Revolution

• The capture of Santa Ana by the Texas army

What is the modern name of Velasco, and what does it commemorate?

• Galveston, commemorating the Battle of Gonzales

• Austin, commemorating the Texas Revolution

• Surfside Beach, commemorating its Velasco history

• Houston, commemorating the capture of Santa Ana