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

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 López 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 Texas’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 López de Santa Anna and that led me to fight with the Texan forces against Santa Anna’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 López de Santa Anna during the Texas Revolution. Who am I?

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