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Activity # 1: Significant People of the Texas Revolution

James Bowie
1796-1836

In the Texas Revolution, James Bowie

was a leading participant at the Battle of
Concepcion and later at the Grass Fight
near San Antonio. He commanded the
volunteer force in San Antonio when
William Travis arrived with the regular
army troops. The two men shared
command of the Alamo for much of the
siege of the Alamo. During the siege,
Bowie became ill with pneumonia and was confined to his cot. He
died on March 6, 1836 during the final assault on the Alamo.

1. List 3 battles in which Bowie was involved.

 Battle of Concepción
 Grass Fight
 Siege of the Alamo

2. Why did William Travis and James Bowie share command of

the Alamo?
Bowie commanded the volunteer forces, while Travis led the
regular army troops.

3. Describe Bowie’s health during the siege.

He became ill with pneumonia and was confined to his cot.
Sam Houston
1793-1863

Sam Houston served as commander- in -

chief of the armies of Texas. After the
fall of the Alamo and the massacre at
Goliad, Houston took command of the
Texas army and began to retreat. He
hoped to gather all of the troops in one
place. They gathered at Groce’s
Plantation near Hempstead. They then moved to the site along the
San Jacinto River. On April 21, 1836, Houston’s force defeated
Santa Anna and won independence for Texas. In the fall of 1836,
Houston was elected the first President of the Republic of Texas.
After serving his term as president, he served in the Congress of
the Republic of Texas (1839-1840).

1. What was his official rank in the army?

Commander-in-Chief of the armies of Texas.

2. What was the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto?

It marked the defeat of Santa Anna and secured independence for
Texas.
3. Politically he was the first to be …….
The President of the Republic of Texas.

4. Do you think the people of Texas liked him? Explain your

answer.
Yes, as he led Texas to independence and was elected the first
president, BY the people.

William Travis
1809-1836

William Travis was co-commander of the Alamo until James

Bowie became too ill to continue in his command. At the Alamo,
Travis found himself under siege by the Mexican army
commanded by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. His appeals for aid
showed that he understood his situation—he announced that he
would hold out no matter what, even unto death. His appeal from
the Alamo for reinforcements has become an American symbol of
unyielding courage and heroism. Although a few reinforcements
arrived before the Alamo fell, Travis and over 180 defenders gave
their lives for Texas independence on March 6, 1836. Travis was
twenty-six years old when he died.

1. Why is Travis an American

symbol?
His appeal for reinforcements and determination to defend the
Alamo symbolize unyielding courage and heroism.

2. How old was Travis when he died?

26 years old.

3. Why do you think Travis refused to surrender?

He valued Texas independence and believed in fighting for
freedom, even in the face of certain death.
James Fannin
1804-1836

James Fannin was a participant in the

Battle of Gonzales on October 2,
1835. Later that same month, he and
James Bowie led the Texas forces in
the Battle of Concepcion. In
command of a regiment at Goliad, he
received orders from Sam Houston on
March 14 to retreat to Victoria. Partly
through indecision and partly due to
other circumstances, Fannin delayed
the retreat for five days. When he finally began the retreat,
Mexican forces under General Jose Urrea had almost reached the
city of Goliad. Fannin and his 400 men were forced to surrender at
the Battle of Coleto Creek where they were surrounded by the
Mexican forces. Fannin and his men were marched back to Goliad
and on the order of Santa Anna, Fannin and his men were executed
on March 27, 1836.
1. List three battles in which Fannin was involved.
Battle of Gonzales
Battle of Concepcion
Battle of Coleto Creek
2. How many men did Santa Anna order executed at Goliad?
Approximately 400 men.

3. Why do you think Santa Anna ordered the executions?

To deter further rebellion and intimidate Texan forces.
Santa Anna
1794-1876

In 1833, Santa Anna was elected the president of Mexico in a

democratic election. He soon decided that Mexico was not ready
for democracy and pronounced himself dictator. He led the
Mexican troops during the siege of the Alamo. Santa Anna was
defeated by Sam Houston and the Texan forces at the Battle of San
Jacinto on April 21, 1836. Santa Anna is remembered as a ruthless
opponent by the Texans. Following his capture at San Jacinto,
Santa Anna served time in prison but was eventually allowed to
return to Mexico.

1. What positions did Santa

Anna hold in the Mexican
government?

President and dictator ofMexico.

2. Name two famous battles in which Santa Anna
participated.

 Siege of the Alamo

 Battle of San Jacinto

3. Do you think that Santa Anna should have been allowed to

return to Mexico after his capture at San Jacinto?
I think releasing him would’ve allowed Mexico to stabilize.

Juan Seguín
1806-1890
Juan Seguin was a Tejano leader who became a captain in the
Texas army during the Texas Revolution and he organized a
company of scouts. After the Texan victory and capture of San
Antonio, he served at the Alamo. However, he was sent out to
seek reinforcements and survived the 1836 battle. At the Battle of
San Jacinto, he led the only Tejano unit that fought along with Sam
Houston and observed the Mexican army’s retreat. He returned to
San Antonio and served as the city’s military commander. In 1837
Seguin resigned his military commission and was elected to the
Texas Senate, being the only Tejano to served in the Senate of the
Republic of Texas. He was elected mayor of San Antonio in 1840
but then got caught up in hostilities between Anglos and Mexican
Texans. He was later accused of treason and forced to leave
Texas.
1. Why did he not die at the Alamo?
He was sent to find reinforcements.
2. What was his role during the Battle of San Jacinto?

He led the only Tejano unit that fought alongside Sam

Houston and observed the Mexican army’s retreat.

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Notebook:
 When you are finished, add the title People of Texas Revolution to your notebook.
 Write a one sentence explaining each person’s importance to the Texas Revolution.
 Rank the people from # 1 (most important to # 6 (least important)
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Activity # 2: Travis’ Letter

Read the letter on pg. 276 or Schoology written by William Travis at the Alamo
requesting aid in the face of certain death.

1. What was the purpose of the letter?

To request reinforcements and aid in defending the Alamo.
2. How did Travis respond to the Mexican’s call for surrender?
He refused and declared his intention to fight until death.
3. What did Travis intend to do even if he did not receive help?
Continue to defend the Alamo and fight for Texas.

4. You will now write a letter as if you were William B. Travis! (in your
notebook – Title is Travis’ Letter)
-You know that if your men stayed they would be facing death. But if they
stayed they would be fighting for Texas! So, what would you say to your
men? (5-7 sentences)
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