march 2, 1836. texas independence day cavalry group of soldiers on horseback
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March 2, 1836
Texas Independence Day
Cavalry
Group of soldiers on horseback
Battle that took place when Mexican soldiers were sent to retrieve a cannon from the U.S. settlers
Battle of Gonzales
President of Mexico that upset many Texans because he refused for to follow the Constitution of 1824
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Tejano who helped write the Constitution of 1836
Lorenzo de Zavala
The main writer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
George C. Childress
Tejano who fought for the Texas army
Juan Seguin
People killed, wounded, captured, or missing during war
casualties
People who are not involved in the fighting during a war
noncombatants
Most Texans were upset and wanted to rebel because…
Santa Anna would not follow the Constitution of 1824
Declaration of November 7, 1835 warned…
Texas would rebel if the Constitution of 1824 was not restored
March 6, 1836
Battle of the Alamo
What did Travis ask for in his famous letter?
For help – more troops and supplies
How long did the siege of the Alamo last?
13 Days
Why did Santa Anna bring his troops to Texas during the winter?
To surprise the Texans
At the Convention of 1836, the vote to declare independence was…
Unanimous
What was the name of the new nation of Texas?
Republic of Texas
What did the Texas delegates use to write the Texas Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution
Who was in charge of the Texas army?
Sam Houston
When Santa Anna crossed Texas, a lot of Texans fled during…
The Runaway Scrape
Why did Houston retreat to the east instead of moving toward Santa Anna?
He needed time to train his troops
Who was the Texan who surrendered at Goliad?
James Fannin
What happened to James Fannin and his men after they surrendered?
They were executed
What effect did the defeat at the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre have on the Texans?
It made Texans mad and they fought even harder to defeat Santa Anna
When did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?
April 21, 1836
How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?
18 minutes
Who won the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston and Texas
How did Houston defeat Santa Anna with fewer men?
The Mexican soldiers were caught by surprise
Why didn’t Sam Houston execute Santa Anna?
Santa Anna promised to give up all of Texas
Who was the Republic of Texas’s first president (ad interim)?
David G. Burnet
Texas won its independence after which battle?
The Battle of San Jacinto
The Texas cavalry is located on what side of the Road to New Washington?
North, South, East, or West
The Texas cavalry is located on what side of the Road to New Washington?
West
Who is further south?
Mexican Camp or Texan Camp?
Who is further south?
Mexican Camp
What body of water is closest to the McCormick House?
What body of water is closest to the McCormick House?
Peggy Lake
Which body of water is closest to General Houston’s headquarters?
Which body of water is closest to General Houston’s headquarters?
Buffalo Bayou
From what direction did the Texas army attack the Mexican army?
From what direction did the Texas army attack the Mexican army?
Northwest
What connects the Road to Anahuac to the Road to Vince’s Bridge?
What connects the Road to Anahuac to the Road to Vince’s Bridge?
Lynch’s Ferry
What land feature is northeast of the Texas army?
What land feature is northeast of the Texas army?
Marsh