Unit 4 Study Guide: The Texas Revolution

A complete set of study flashcards covering key events, figures, causes, and battles of the Texas Revolution from Unit 4.

Who was Hayden Edwards?

Hayden Edwards was the Empresario responsible for the Fredonian Rebellion.

What was the goal of the Mexican government in creating the Law of April 6, 1830?

The goal was to limit American Influence in Texas.

How did the authors of the Turtle Bayou resolutions view the relationship between themselves and the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

They were devoted to correctly interpreting and enforcing the constitution.

What led to the Disturbances in Anahuac?

They were created by Colonel Juan Braburn enforcing the law of April 6, 1030 and his arrest of William B Travis.

What two events led to the Texas Revolution?

The Fredonian Rebellion and the Mier Y Teran report.

What effect did the Law of April 6, 1830 have on uncompleted Empresario contracts?

It indefinitely suspended uncompleted Empresario contracts.

The Fredonian Rebellion demonstrated to the Mexican government that they had problems with which two groups?

The Empresario's and the Anglo-American immigrants.

What happened to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna after the battle of San Jacinto?

He was captured by the Texans and forced to sign the Treaty of Velasco.

What is Federalism?

A system of government where the State and the Federal government share power (like in America).

What is the correct chronological order of the Fredonian Rebellion, Anahuac Disturbances, Law of April 6 1830, and Mier Y Teran report?

Fredonian Rebellion, Mier Y Teran report, Law of April 6 1830, Anahuac Disturbances.

Where was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

At Washington on the Brazos.

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

George Childress wrote the Texas declaration of independence.

Why did Sam Houston give an inspiring speech before the Battle of San Jacinto?

Because he wanted the Texas troops to fight courageously even though they might lose.

What is Centralism?

Centralism is when all of the power of the government is condensed into the stage of government and states have zero power on how to govern themselves.

Where was Stephen F. Austin arrested and why?

He was arrested for treason in Saltillo, Coahuila in 1834.

Who was the leader of the Texas soldiers at Goliad in 1836 and what happened to him?

James Fannin was the leader, and he and his men were executed by firing squad.

Who was the former Mexican official who resigned in favor of the Texas cause and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence?

Lorenzo de Zavala.

Where was the Convention of 1836 held?

At Washington on the Brazos.

What was the main point of the Travis letter?

He wanted more troops sent immediately.

What is the chronological order of the Battle of the Alamo, the Battle of Gonzales, and Texas gaining independence at the battle of San Jacinto?

The battle of Gonzales, The battle of the Alamo, Texas gains independence at the battle of San Jacinto.

What did the Battle of Gonzales mean from a Mexican perspective?

That Mexico was war with Texas.

What was Santa Anna forced to sign after his capture?

The Treaty of Velasco.

What was written on a tattered wedding dress flying atop Gonzalez when the Mexican army arrived?

"Come and take it"

Why did Sam Houston's army keep retreating before the Battle of San Jacinto?

Due to the losses at both the Alamo and the SECOND battle of Goliad, and because Sam Houston needed time to train the army.

Why were the Texans confident after the FIRST battle at Goliad?

Because they had won two important victories, Gonzales and Goliad.

Which former Mexican official became the first vice president in the state of Texas after the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed?

Lorenzo De Zavala.

Where was the final battle of the Texas Revolution fought?

At San Jacinto Near Galveston Bay.

What was the significance of Mexico's attack against the Alamo?

To show power over Texas and try to end the war.

What was the purpose of the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1836?

To officially separate Texas as an independent country and establish Temporary law and order.

What were the major stipulations of the public Treaty of Velasco?

Santa Anna was no longer allowed to fight in Texas, Mexico had to return all seized property, and Texas was independent from Mexico.

What were the major stipulations of the private Treaty of Velasco?

Santa Anna would be forced to help Mexico recognize Texas as an independent country in return for not being excluded after his capture.