1. Word cloud
120 seconds
In what year did the Texas Revolution start?
2. Slide
60 seconds
The Texas Revolution was fought from 1835 to 1836 between the Republic of Texas and Mexico. The battle was a result of a decade of political and cultural clashes between the Mexican government and the people of Texas. The victory of the Texas Revolution led to the establishment of the independent Republic of Texas.
Texas Revolution
3. Slide
60 seconds
The Alamo: a former mission in San Antonio, Texas, where in 1836 a group of Texans and Tejanos (Texans of Mexican descent) held out for 13 days against a much larger Mexican army. The battle at the Alamo was a critical event in the Texas Revolution, inspiring Texans to fight for their independence. The Battle of San Jacinto: the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. On April 21, 1836, Texan forces, led by future president Sam Houston, defeated Mexican forces under the command of General Antonio López de Santa Anna, who was captured the following day. The Texas Declaration of Independence: a document declaring the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. It was adopted at a convention in Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 2, 1836. The declaration was signed by 59 delegates representing settlements throughout Texas.
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4. Poll
10 seconds
Did you know?
5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What was the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto in the Texas Revolution?
6. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What were the main reasons that led to the outbreak of the Texas Revolution, and how did this conflict affect the relationship between Mexico and the United States?
7. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo in the Texas Revolution?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a bird wearing rain boots splashing in a puddle
9. Poll
60 seconds
Which year did the Texas Revolution begin?
- 1835
- 1855
- 1845
10. Poll
60 seconds
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Texan forces during the Battle of San Jacinto?
- William Travis
- Sam Houston
- James Bowie
11. Poll
60 seconds
What was the name of Santa Anna's army that fought against Texan rebels?
- Army of Unity
- Army of Mexico
- Army of Liberation
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which battle is known as one of the most famous battles in Texas history and took place on March 6, 1836?
- The Alamo
- The Battle of San Jacinto
- The Battle at Gonzales
13. Poll
60 seconds
Which treaty ended the war between Texas and Mexico, recognizing Texas' independence from Mexico?
- Treaty of Paris
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Treaty of Velasco
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