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| Writer of the Texas Declaration of Independence | George Childress |
| Inspiration of the Texas Declaration of Independence | The U.S. Declaration of Independence |
| Date of Texas Independence | March 2, 1836 |
| Texan who captured a Mexican courier | Deaf Smith |
| Importance of capturing the Mexican courier | Texans captured a copy of Santa Anna's Battle Plans |
| Twin Sisters | 2 cannons given to the Texans |
| Santa Anna believed Sam Houston and the Texans would attack at what time? | At dawn on April 21, 1836 |
| When did Sam Houston attacked the Mexican army at San Jacinto? | At 3:30pm on April 21, 1836 |
| What did Sam Houston order Deaf Smith to do before the attack? | Destroy Vince's Bridge so that the Mexican Army could not escape |
| How did the mood of Texas troops affect when Sam Houston would attack? | Texas troops were angry & he believed that if he did not attack soon he would lose control of the army |
| What did Santa Anna allow his troops to do in the afternoon of April 21? | Take a siesta and relax |
| The length of time the Battle of San Jacinto lasted | 18 minutes |
| Why were Mexican troops easy targets for Texas shooters? | Swamps and rivers made it hard for the Mexican troops to escape |
| Number of Texas casualties at San Jacinto | 9 |
| How was Santa Anna captured by Texas? | Texans captured him, but believed he was a normal Mexican soldier. When he was marched to camp, Mexican troops said "El Presidente" and he was discovered. |
| Public Treaty between Texas & Mexico (Treaty of Velasco) | 1. Mexico will end war with Texas 2. Mexico will not attack Texas any more |
| Secret Treaty between Texas & Mexico | 1. Mexico recognizes Texas independence 2. the Rio Grande River is the border between Texas & Mexico |
| Why did Mexico not recognize the secret treaty? | Mexico said the treaty was made while Santa Anna was prisoner |
| President of the US when Texas gets independence | Andrew Jackson |
| Why the US does not annex Texas after the Texas Revolution | Texas is a slave territory and is large as well. It would cause controversy if allowed into the US |
