Texas Revolution Flashcard Review

Front

Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

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George Childress

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1836 was significant to Texas history because in that year ---

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Texans declared their independence from Mexico.

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What does the Declaration say Santa Anna has done to the Constitution of 1824?

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overturned it

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What type of government was created by the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

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republic

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Who defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto?

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Sam Houston

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Who was William B. Travis?

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Commander of the Texan forces at the Alamo

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What reason might Travis had for writing his letter? (Think of the assignment "Travis' Letter.")

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To ask for help

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What phrase from the letter tells the reader that Travis is not going to give up?

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"Victory or Death"

Front

Based on the symbol in the key, what does artillery mean?

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soldiers in charge of cannons

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From the map, which army began the attack?

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Texas Army