People of the Revolution; these elements have their own page because they one of the most important entities of the Revolution! Without them, these events would not have happened....
So, Stephen is called by his father, Moses Austin, to take over as an empresario, or one who settles people into new land (his father was dying). Though he must leave college, Stephen reluctantly complies. He will become the most successful empresario to colonize Texas. As he begins settling people in Texas for various entities, he then becomes a leader in the Texas Revolution- acting as a negotiator between Texas and Mexico, planning retreats and fights...etc. He would go to Lorenzo de Zavala and attempt to negotiate Texan factors with him. Though he was in jail for two years, he eventually made his way back to Texas.
Lorenzo de Zavala was the vice president of Mexico when the Revolution occured. Zavala was the one who was there to speak with Stephen Austin when Santa Anna was absent. Zavala was a very active political figure; he collected many empresario grants that allowed him to settle over 500 families in Texas. From December 1832 to October 1833 he served as Governor of Mexico. His son would serve as a translator for future negotiations with Sam Houston.
Sam Houston
Sam Houston was one of greatest political figures of Texas. Born in 1793-1836, Sam Houston was very involved in the army from being a secretary to being a general. His force helped him win the battle of San Jacinto. He practiced running for public office, and was a role model for Texas. He would eventually become Governor of Texas.
Governor of Texas, Sam Houston.
Green DeWitt
Green DeWitt lived from 1787 to 1835, and he spent most of his time helping people settle into Texas. But how did he do it? Green travled to Saltillo in Mexico and received permission to settle people in Texas. He was one of the most successful empresarios, second only to Stephen Austin.
As a very successful empresario, ladies and gentleman, GREEN DEWITT!
David G. Burnett
David was the president of Texas for some time during the Texas Revolution. When fighting was ending, Burnett convinced Santa Anna to sign a paper to end the fighting when Santa Anna was captured at the battle of San Jacinto.
David Burnett, empresario and a previous governor of Texas, to be succeeded by Sam Houston
James Bowie
James Bowie was a fighter of the Revolution. He was often teamed up with James Fannin to battle. James was going to fight in the Alamo, but he was too sick and died before he had the chance to. Though he was present during warfare and died of bullet wounds to the head, he is remembered today as a Texas hero.
James Bowie, who perished at the Alamo.
David (Davy) Crockett
Davy was a frontier legend of Texas (and was known for his great storytelling and hunting). Davy was a congressman originally from Tennessee.
He came to Texas to help rejuvinate his political career, and ended up fighting at the battle of the Alamo.
James Fannin
James Fannin was a leader in the revolution. He helped lead different battles, and surrendered at Goliad.
(he and his army were executed by Santa Anna's army at Goliad).
Fannin was specifically the last to die in capture.
James Fannin, leader of battles and executed at Goliad.
Santa Anna
Santa Anna- ah, the number one Mexican leader, as well as a president and dictator; also many times a leader of battles. Santa Anna led his army to Texas and won in the battles of the Alamo and Goliad. However, in San Jacinto he was captured by Sam Houston's army and forced to surrender. Therefore, his cowardly side was shown at that battle.
The dictator and president of Mexico, Santa Anna.
General Cos
General Cos was Santa Anna's brother-in-law. He would take over after the Mier y Teran Investigations of the situations in Texas. He would then quit on Santa Anna at the Battle of Goliad.
General Cos, Santa Anna's brother-in-law.
Juan Seguin
Juan Seguin was Tejano- meaning he was a Mexican who called Texas his home.
He was one who stood beside Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was also the only Tejano to fight alongside Houston.
The only Tejano agreeing with Sam Houstons' views.
And let Juan Seguin sum up the people of the revolution.
Study tip: Make flashcards on the main points of these people- we've put those points here just for you!