Texas

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on key dates, battles, and treaties associated with the Texas War for Independence and the Mexican-American War.

Texas War for Independence

A revolt from 1835 to 1836 by colonists in the Mexican province of Texas against the centralist government of Mexico.

Battle of Gonzales

The first skirmish between Texian settlers and Mexican troops, which took place on October 2, 1835.

Siege of Bexar

A conflict from October to December 1835 where Texian forces captured San Antonio.

Battle of the Alamo

A pivotal moment (February 23 – March 6, 1836) in which Texian defenders were killed, fueling Texan resolve.

Battle of San Jacinto

The April 21, 1836, battle where Texian forces led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army and captured General Santa Anna.

Treaty of Velasco

The May 1836 treaty that granted Texas independence from Mexico, leading to the creation of an independent republic.

Mexican-American War

A conflict from 1846 to 1848 largely resulting from the U.S. annexation of Texas and border disagreements.

Rio Grande

The river claimed by the United States as the southern border of Texas.

Nueces River

The river claimed by Mexico as the southern border of Texas.

Battle of Palo Alto

A major conflict of the Mexican-American War occurring on May 8, 1846.

Battle of Monterrey

A major battle of the Mexican-American War that occurred in September 1846.

Battle of Buena Vista

A significant battle of the Mexican-American War that took place in February 1847.

Capture of Mexico City

A key event in the Mexican-American War occurring in September 1847.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The February 2, 1848, treaty that ended the Mexican-American War, in which Mexico ceded northern territories for $15 \text{ million}$.

Manifest Destiny

An idea fostered by the expansion of U.S. territory through the Texas war and subsequent conflicts.