Texas! Chapter 12 People

2. made efforts to see that the pioneer past was not forgotten.She was a prominent member of the San Antonio Historical Society and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas
4. He is credited with designing the first flag of the Republic of Texas.
6. famous Texas Ranger and Mexican War officer
12. His death as a defender of the Alamo elevated him from a military commander of a small force to a Texas hero
13. Following in his father's footsteps, he sought greater freedom from the mexican federal government in colonizing Texas.
14. most influential Tejano of his generation. He championed Texas independence from Mexico, then fought for the rights of Tejanos as citizens of the republic of Texas and the United States
15. last President of the Republic of Texas

1. came to Texas in 1820 and became a successful businessman (and first black millionaire in Texas)
3. He served as the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
5. provided leadership for more than 25 years in Texas,commanding the army, and serving as president of the Republic, U.S. senator, and then governor.
7. was killed in the last battle fought between the Texas Cavalry and Cherokee in Texas
8. commander of the Texas Navy
9. led Mexican forces against the Texans, laid siege to the Alamo,and was captured at the Battle of San Jacinto.
10. captured by General Urrea on March 20 and executed, on the order of Santa Anna, on March 27
11. was the unanimous choice to replace Houston as president in 1838