Unit 6 Texas Independence Review

1. Final Battle of the Texas Revolution which resulted in a decisive victory for the Texian forces and a set of peace treaties recognizing the Republic of TX
8. Proloned siegeled by two Texian commanders, and major Texian Victory until the final battle of the war
9. Evnt during which the captured garrison of "Fort Defiance" was executed by the Mexican Army after losing in battle to General Urrea
10. Significant because of the lost of 150 men who were part of Colonel Fannin's garrison prior to the Battle of Coleto
12. Former governor of a U.S. state who utilized prior military experience in the service of the Texian army
13. This Gathering of Delegates produced the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas
15. Lengthy siege during which the Texian forces were vastly outnumbered, and eventually defeated, by the army of Gen. Santa Anna
16. Held in San Felipe de Austin, delegates to this even created reforms to be presented before Santa Anna

2. Resolution created to explain the actions of the Texians involved in the Anahuac Disturbances
3. Battle between Texian forces and General Jose de Urrea, during which Texican commanders argued and split their forces
4. Got into conflict with "old settlers" and Mexican Government, established the " Republic of Fredonia" which lasted less then a year
5. Became sole commander of garrison of the Alamo after his co-commander fell ill & wrote the famous letter "To The People Of Texas" begging for aid
6. Considered to be the first official battle of the Texas Revolution, though it was little more than a minor skirmish over a single cannon
7. Responsible for writing the majority of the Texas Declaration of Independence
10. Was sent to destroy the Alamo but agreed with Neill that it should be saved
11. The people of these settlements were among the first to be affected by the approach of the Mexican Army into Texas
14. left his command post at the Alamo to take care of ill family Member