Stephen Austin
General Santa Anna
dictator
government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority diffusion process of spreading ideas from one culture to another
Tejanos
Sam Houston
Alamo
siege
military blockade or bombardment of an enemy town or position in order to force it to surrender
Battle of San Jacinto
answer these and define them in short one sentences
Stephen Austin: A prominent American empresario who played a key role in the settlement of Texas by bringing American colonists to the region.
General Santa Anna: Mexican president and general who led the Mexican army during the Texas Revolution.
Dictator: A ruler or leader who holds complete authority and power over a country or region without any democratic checks and balances.
Diffusion: The process by which ideas, customs, and practices spread from one culture or society to another.
Tejanos: People of Mexican descent who were living in Texas during the time of the Texas Revolution.
Sam Houston: American military and political leader who became the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Alamo: A mission in San Antonio, Texas, where a famous battle occurred during the Texas Revolution.
Siege: A military strategy involving the blockade or bombardment of an enemy position in order to force surrender.
Battle of San Jacinto: Decisive battle during the Texas Revolution where Texan forces led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army, resulting in Texas gaining independence from Mexico.
shorter answers
Stephen Austin: American who settled Texas.
General Santa Anna: Mexican leader during Texas Revolution.
Dictator: One person with complete control.
Diffusion: Spreading ideas between cultures.
Tejanos: Mexicans living in Texas.
Sam Houston: Texan leader in the Revolution.
Alamo: Famous battle site in Texas.
Siege: Blocking enemy to force surrender.
Battle of San Jacinto: Major Texan victory for independence.