Texas History

6. Spanish missionary who led the rise of the Mexican Revolution (“Cry of Dolores”)
7. Empressario who was the first American settler in present day Texas
9. Commanded regular Army troops at the Alamo
10. Empressario whose followers established the free nation of Fredonia
13. Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztecs
14. Leader of Fort Anahuac who arrested William B. Travis
15. Spanish explorer who searched for the Seven Cities of Gold
16. First Spanish explorer to map the Texas coast
17. Mexican revolutionary who later became Mexican President

1. First Spanish explorer who entered present day Texas
2. Author who wrote the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin
3. First French explorer who entered present day Texas
4. First president of the Republic of Texas
5. Commanche chief who had a white mother
6. Second president of the Republic of Texas
8. Politician and famous pioneer who fought and died at the Alamo
11. Tejano who helped raise troops to fight at the Alamo
12. Mexican general who led an expedition to find out if American settlers were following the guidelines
14. Commander of Texas troops at Goliad