Important Figures In The Texas Revolution Brain Teasers & Riddles: ProProfs Games

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I was a leading Mexican participant in the Texas Revolution. I was born in Bexar (now San Antonio). As an elected legislator of the Mexican government, I supported Texas statehood. Who am I?

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Jose Antonio Navarro

I was born in Virginia, (1793-1863) I became a lawyer, congressman and senator in Tennessee. I defeated Mexican General Antonio LÃ³pez de Santa Anna at San Jacinto to gain independence for Texas. I was President of the republic of Texas from October 22, 1836, to December 10, 1838. Who am I?

There is a Texas city named after me.

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Sam Houston

I was born on August 16, 1798 in Louisville, Georgia. I fought in the struggle for independence for Texas. I was secretary of war in the government of Texas, and then vice president of Texas under Sam Houston. In 1838 I was elected president of the republic of Texas. Who am I?

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Mirabeau Lamar

I was born in Massachusetts in 1798. During the fight for Texas independence, I joined the army as a private soldier for Texas. After the revolution, I was elected to the second Congress of Texas in 1837. In 1838 I was appointed Texas' minister to the United States. In 1844, I was elected president of the Republic of Texas, until Texas' annexation. Who am I?

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Anson Jones

I was born in South Carolina, in 1809. I was Lieutenant Colonel in the Texas Army. I died a hero in the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. I also wrote a famous letter that became a plaque in front of the Alamo. Who am I?

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William B. Travis

I was born in Kentucky in 1796. I am known as a knife fighter and a folk hero. I died during the battle of the Alamo. Who am I?

The Bowie knife is named in my honor.

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James Bowie

I was born in 1786 in Tennessee. I was a three time congressmen. I left politics to fight in the Texas Revolution. On March 6, 1836, I was killed at the Battle of the Alamo in San Antonio. I am a folk hero and my dad taught me to shoot a riffle when I was eight years old. Who am I?

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David Crockett

I was born in 1804, in Nashville, Tennessee. I was a lawyer, statesman, and and the author of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Who am I?

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George Childress

I was born in Marlboro, Massachusetts, in 1805. I was a business man, and then a lieutenant colonel during the Texas revolution. Who am I?

It is believed that I created the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!"

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Sidney Sherman

I was born in 1794, I was president of Mexico and the chief general of Mexican forces. I captured the Alamo and killed all its defenders. I lost the Texas revolution at the battle of San Jacinto. I led Mexican troops during the Mexican-American War. I remained president after the war, and was removed from office years later. Who am I?

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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

I was born 1783, in what is now San Antonio, Texas. I previously served as a Mexican military officer. In 1835, I joined the movement for Texan independence from Mexico. I was one, of only two native Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence. Who am I?

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Jose Francisco Ruiz

I was born in 1792 in Coahuila, Mexico. I was an official of the government of Coahuila and Texas and a supporter of Anglo-American colonization. I served in the General Council at the beginning of the Texas Revolution. I was appointed general land commissioner for the state of Texas. Who am I?

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Juan Antonio Padilla

I was born in Texas in 1819. I was only 17 years old when I died. I fought at the Battle of the Alamo. I was one of only six people who were born in Texas, and also died at the Alamo. I was a Hispanic person born in Texas, who wanted Texas to be independent and no longer a part of Mexico. Who am I?

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Carlos Espalier

I was born in 1806, in what is now known as San Antonio. I was a Tejano politician who helped establish the independence of Texas. I was seen as a traitor by the Mexican government for my role in the winning of Texasâ€™s independence. I later fought against the United States in the Mexican-American War. Who am I?

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Juan N. Seguin

I was born in 1810 in Reynosa, Mexico. I was a Mexican government official who played a major role in the settlement of Victoria, Texas. I did not support the movement for Texan independence from Mexico. I opposed to the rule of Mexican leader, Antonio LÃ³pez de Santa Anna and that led me to fight with the Texan forces against Santa Annaâ€™s army during the Texas Revolution. Who am I?

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Placido Benavides

I was born in 1828. I was a witness of the battle of the Alamo. I am the son of Gregorio Esparza, and Ana Salazar. My father was killed in the defense of the Alamo. Who am I?

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Enrique Esparza

I was born in Tennessee around 1814. I married Almaron Dickinson at the age of 15. My infant daughter, Angelina, and I were among the few American survivors of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Who am I?

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Susanna Dickenson

I was born in 1789 in Ravello, Italy, but grew up mostly in Spain. I enlisted in the Spanish army in 1804. I was second in command to General Antonio LÃ³pez de Santa Anna during the Texas Revolution. Who am I?

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