Texas Revolution Flashcards

First battle of the Texas Revolution
Mexican army retreated after a brief fight
Texans suffered no casualties

Gave Texans control of the Alamo

Santa Anna arrived early and caught Texans off guard
Motivated Texans to fight for Independence
"Remember the Alamo"

Fannin's med surrendered at Coleto Creek
Texans were promised release but then executed
Motivated Texans and Americans to support the fight for independence

Plea for reinforcements
Described desperate situation of the Alamo and the heroes who fought
"Neveer surrender or retreat"

Washington-on-the-Brazos
Occurred during the Seige of the Alamo
Texas declared Independence from Mexico
Set up a provisional government with Houston as the head of the army and Burnet as president

Fear spread accross Texas as people heard about Santa Anna's brutality
The Alamo, Houston's Retreat, and the Goliad Massacre caused panic and people fled the area

Santa Anna was overconfident and underprepared
The battle lasted 18 min
Santa Anna was captured
The Revolutions ended and Texas became an independent republic

One public treaty and one private treaty
Sam Houston agreed to release Santa Anna to prevent Mexicans from seeking revenge and prevent from making him a martyr