Cards (14)

  • What did the flag they used in the Battle of Gonzales say?
    "Come and Take It"
  • Why was The Battle of Gonzales important?
    It showed that Texians were willing to use military force against the Mexican Government.
  • Who were the co-commanders of The Battle of The Alamo?
    William B. Travis and James Bowie.
  • Why was Susanna Dickinson was important?
    She told her stories about The Battle of The Alamo, which further started the runaway scrape.
  • During The Battle of The Alamo, William B. Travis writes his famous letter known as...
    Victory or Death
  • What was the exception during The Battle of The Alamo?
    There was an exception for women, children, and slaves. (their lives were spared)
  • When was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?
    March 2, 1836
  • Where was the Texas Declaration signed and who wrote it?
    Washington-on-the-Brazos, written by George C. Childress.
  • Who was Colonel Fanin?
    He was Colonel of the Texians during the Goliad Massacre.
  • Why was the Goliad Massacre Important?

    It inspired Texians to keep fighting and seek revenge. It was also the Turning point of the war.
  • What was the shortest battle in Texas History?
    The Battle of San Jacinto
  • Who was the commander of the Texian forces during the Battle of San Jacinto?

    General Sam Houston
  • What did the Public Treaty of Valasco say?

    It guaranteed that Santa Anna would never fight Texas again.
  • What did the private treaty of Valasco say?

    1.Mexico would recognize the Republic of Texas
    2.The Rio Grande is the border between Mexico and America