Texas History Era 5, Part 2 Test Review
What was the motto of the Texans after the Capture of Goliad?
"ON TO SAN ANTONIO"
How long was the Capture of Goliad?
30 minutes
What did the words on the flag of the cannon say?
COME AND TAKE IT
What words do you look for in determining if a document is a primary source?
I, we, us, my
What town did Cos surrender in December 1835?
San Antonio de Bexar
What happened after the Capture of Goliad?
Stephen F. Austin was put in command of the Texas army
Who won the Battle of Gonzales?
Texans
What is the Battle of Gonzales?
The town of Gonzales had a small cannon to fight off Native Americans, loaned by the Mexicans, but they wanted it back because they were scared it would be used against them. The Mexicans' requests for the cannon was denied. The cannon was bannered with a flag that read "COME AND TAKE IT," and fired onto the Mexican troops, winning the battle. The Mexicans retreated to San Antonio de Bexar.
Who wrote the famous letter from the Alamo?
William Travis
Why did the Mexicans want the cannon from Gonzales back?
they were afraid the Texans would use it against them
What was the main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
to stop U.S. immigration to Texas
Why did Sam Houston begin a tactical retreat?
to train his army for battle with the Mexican army
What was the motto for the Goliad Massacre?
"REMEMBER GOLIAD!"
name of the cannons donated by Cincinnati, Ohio
"The Twin Sisters"
What were the last words in William Travis' famous letter from the Alamo?
"VICTORY OR DEATH"
put these events in chronological order: "Fall" of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto, Goliad Massacre, Battle of Gonzales
1. Battle of Gonzales 2. "Fall" of the Alamo 3. Goliad Massacre 4. Battle of San Jacinto
How long did the Siege of the Alamo last?
13 days
What were the Treaties of Velasco?
2 treaties, a public and secret, in which Santa Anna signed
What was the Capture of Goliad?
A group of Texans captured Presidio La Bahia in a surprise attack at night that lasted 30 minutes. Few Mexican troops were at the presidio because most of them had been taken to San Antonio de Bexar, resulting in a Texan win.
What worried Mier y Teran about Texas?
American settlers had no regard for the Mexican way of life
On what date did General Cos arrive with reinforcements for Santa Anna's army?
April 21, 1836
When was the Battle of San Jacinto and how long did it last?
April 21, 1836, 18 minutes
The Law of April 6, 1830 was also called the...
Bustamante Decree
What is the Consultation of 1835?
Delegates met in San Felipe de Austin, divided by the War Party or the Peace Party. The War Party believed Texas should declare independence from Mexico, while the Peace Party wanted to say that Texas was fighting for the Mexican Constitution of 1824. The Consultation declared the Texans' support for the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
date of the beginning of Siege of the Alamo
February 23, 1836
Why were few Mexican troops present at Presidio La Bahia during the Capture of Goliad?
General Cos had taken most of them to San Antonio de Bexar
Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George Childress
commander of the American army
George Washington
Where is Presidio La Bahia located?
Goliad
From which town were the "Immortal 32"?
Gonzales
leader of Mother country in the American revolution
King George III
When was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?
March 2, 1836 (between the Siege and "Fall" of the Alamo)
When was the "Fall" of the Alamo?
March 6, 1836
Who were the Republic of Texas Ad Interim Government Officers?
President David G. Burnet, Vice-President Lorenzo de Zavala, Secretary of State/Treasury Bailey Hardeman, and Secretary of War Thomas J. Rusk
What were advantages of the Capture of Goliad?
Presidio La Bahia was located on the main supply route from Matagorda Bay to San Antonio de Bexar, and the Texas captured a large amount of weapons and ammunition
commander of the Texas army
Sam Houston
Where did the Mexican troops retreat after the Battle of Gonzales?
San Antonio de Bexar
Where was the Consultation of 1835 held?
San Felipe de Austin
Who ordered the execution of the Texan prisoners at La Bahia?
Santa Anna
leader of Mother country in the Texas revolution
Santa Anna
The public treaty enlisted that...
Santa Anna would never fight against Texas again, all Mexican troops would leave Texas immediately, prisoners on both sides would be released, and property seized by the Mexicans during the war was to be returned
The secret treaty enlisted that...
Santa Anna would try to convince Mexico's government to recognize Texas independence, Santa Anna would be released and returned to Mexico, and Santa Anna would attempt to make the Mexican government set the border between Texas and Mexico at the Rio Grande
Texas' Constitution had the influence of...
Spanish and Mexican law
What was the War Party's opinion?
Texas should declare independence from Mexico
What was the Peace Party's opinion?
Texas was fighting for the Mexican Constitution of 1824
What happened during Era 5, Part 2?
Texas won its independence from Mexico
Where did the Convention of 1836 meet?
Washington-on-the-Brazos
What was the Battle of San Jacinto?
While the Mexicans were enjoying their siesta, the Texan army attacked with battle cries, "Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!" They defeated the Mexican army in a 18 minute surprise attack, winning Texas' independence.
What did Sam Houston want to do with the Alamo?
abandon it
How many Texans were taken prisoner in the Goliad Massacre and where?
about 340, Presidio La Bahia
After the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna signed...
an order instructing all Mexican troops to withdraw south of the Rio Grande
How was Spanish and Mexican law reflected in the Republic of Texas Constitution?
both husbands and wives could own community property
What were the three accomplishments of the Convention of 1836?
declared independence, wrote a constitution, and selected an ad interim government
The area between the Rio Grande and Nueces River became a...
disputed area
During the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna...
escaped, disguised as a common soldier, but eventually got caught by his own men and taken to Sam Houston
In the Goliad Massacre, James Fannin was...
executed inside the fort
How did Stephen F. Austin's attitude toward Mexico change over the years?
first, he was a defender of Mexican authority, then was a diplomat and negotiator between Texans and the Mexican government, after that he supported and instigated for Texas independence, and lastly he was an active participant in the Texas Revolution
What action did Santa Anna take in 1835?
he became a dictator
What was similar about Sam Houston's life before he came to Texas and during the Texas Revolution?
he was a military leader
What did President David G. Burnet think about Sam Houston's tactical retreat?
he was angry and wanted Houston to fight Santa Anna's army
What words do you look for in determining if a document is a secondary source?
he, she, they, them
What did the Law of April 6, 1830 do?
it canceled almost all empresario grants to prevent immigration from the United States to Texas
What were advantages of the Siege and "Fall" of the Alamo for the Texans?
it delayed Santa Anna's advance through Texas, it gave political leaders time to declare independence and organize a government, and encouraged U.S. citizens to help Texas in its struggle for freedom
Why was the arrival of the "Twin Sisters" important to the Texan army?
it provided the Texan army with much needed artillery
Why was the Battle of Gonzales significant for the Texans?
it showed that the Texans could stand up to the Mexican army in defense of what they believed
one similarity of leaders in the Texas and American Revolution
leaders of Mother countries feared losing control and cracked down
Why did the Texans defend the Alamo?
located on the El Camino Real, it provided the last base to defend the Anglo settlements against the Mexican army
Presidio La Bahia was located on the... and now...
main supply route from Matagorda Bay to San Antonio de Bexar, Cos could not be reinforced by water, which was easier than by land
Who were the "Immortal 32"?
men and boys from Gonzales
The Battle of San Jacinto is the... of the Texas Revolution
most important battle
Many Texans sought... at the Battle of San Jacinto
revenge for the killings at the Alamo and Goliad
the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
revolution
Santa Anna's life was.. after the Battle of San Jacinto
spared
an organized pullback of troops from an enemy in order to gain an advantage
tactical retreat
What do March 6 and El Degüello represent?
the "Fall" of the Alamo
What happened on March 6, 1836?
the "Fall" of the Alamo
What is the Battle of Gonzales called and why?
the "Lexington of Texas" because it was the first battle of the Texas Revolution, just as Lexington was the first battle of the American Revolution
Where was the "VICTORY OR DEATH" letter written?
the Alamo
The town of Gonzales had a small cannon to fight off Native Americans, loaned by the Mexicans, but they wanted it back because they were scared it would be used against them. The Mexicans' requests for the cannon was denied. The cannon was bannered with a flag that read "COME AND TAKE IT," and fired onto the Mexican troops, winning the battle. The Mexicans retreated to San Antonio de Bexar.
the Battle of Gonzales
A group of Texans captured Presidio La Bahia in a surprise attack that lasted 30 minutes. Few Mexican troops were at the presidio because most of them had been taken to San Antonio de Bexar, resulting in a Texan win.
the Capture of Goliad
Delegates met in San Felipe de Austin, divided by the War Party or the Peace Party. The War Party believed Texas should declare independence from Mexico, while the Peace Party wanted to say that Texas was fighting for the Mexican Constitution of 1824. The Consultation declared the Texans' support for the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
the Consultation of 1835
What document led to war and Texas independence?
the Mexican Constitution of 1824
Where did Sam Houston decide to camp after receiving Santa Anna's battle plans?
the San Jacinto River, at Buffalo Bayou
What happened on February 23, 1836?
the Siege of the Alamo began
What was the Goliad Massacre?
the Texan soldiers, held prisoner at Presidio La Bahia, were marched in different directions and groups outside the fort and executed
What was the Runaway Scrape?
the eastern movement of Texas settlers as fear spread of Santa Anna and his army; entire towns were emptied.
What was one difference between the Republic of Texas' and the U.S. constitutions?
the length of the president's term; Republic of Texas- 3 years, no consecutive terms, U.S.- 4 years, 2 consecutive terms
What was one similarity between the Republic of Texas' and the U.S. constitutions?
they both had a Bill of Rights
What was the Mexican government's response to the Treaties of Velasco?
they called the treaties illegal and refused to follow them because Santa Anna signed them as a prisoner
What did the leaders of Texas do while the Siege of the Alamo took place?
they declared independence from Mexico
What was the opinion of most people with Sam Houston's decision for a tactical retreat?
they disagreed, including the ad interim government
How did the War Party differ from the Peace Party?
they favored independence and total separation from Mexico
What did the soldiers think in the Goliad Massacre when they were marched in different directions outside the fort at Presidio La Bahia?
they were being released to return to the U.S.
Why did Gonzales have a small cannon?
to fight Native Americans
What did the Consultation of 1835 establish as the goal of the Texas Revolution?
to restore the Mexican Constitution of 1824
