By no means is this an all inclusive list of participants in the Texas Revolution. This power point is merely meant to

provide incite into the lives of those leaders that influenced and fought in the Texas Revolution.

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Sam HoustonSam Houston

Sam Houston was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia. He moved to Tennessee with his mother when his father died. Houston ran away from home at a young age and joined the Comanche's. While in Tennessee Houston became a member of the United States House of Representatives. On December 2, 1832, Sam Houston entered then Mexican Texas. While in Texas he held the rank of Commander-in-Chief, was the first President of Texas, and personally beat the Mexican Army capturing General Santa Anna.

Stephen AustinStephen Austin

Stephen Austin was born in southwestern Virginia. Stephen’s father Moses was a lead miner and moved his family to Missouri. Stephen’s father later went to San Antonio to ask for land grants to establish Anglo-American settlement in Mexican Texas. When Stephen in arrived in Texas he was surprised to find that his father had died. He took over his fathers grants and established settlement. Stephen Austin is known as the father of Texas. While in Texas Stephen was a diplomat, a General of the Army, and Secretary of State to Texas.

Colonel James BowieColonel James Bowie

James Bowie was born in Logan County, Kentucky. His Father moved the familyaround and they finally settled in Louisiana. Were they purchased land and settled a plantation. It is believed that Bowie entered Texas with friend Benjamin R. Milam to participate on the Long Expedition. When Austin started developing an army Bowie answered the call. Given the rank of Colonel Bowie gained a decisive victory over General Cos at the battle of Concepción against extreme odds. Five months later Bowie would not be so lucky losing his life in an effort to help defend the Alamo from Mexican invasion.

Antonio López de Santa AnnaAntonio López de Santa Anna

Santa Anna was born in Jalapa, Vera Cruz in 1791. He rose through the ranks in the Spanish military fighting in many battles and conflicts. Do to personal differences he left the Spanish army and became the president of Mexico and later dictator overthrowing Anastasio Bustamante. After his generals were unable to defeat the Texans. In 1836, Santa Anna decided he would have to defeat the Texans himself and marched into Texas. Santa Anna defeated the Texans in many battles including the Battle of the Alamo. Santa Anna was stopped in his tracks by General Sam Houston on April 21, 1836, when he was captured in the Battle of San Jacinto. Santa Anna surrendered along with his army ending the Texas Revolution.

General Martín Perfecto de CosGeneral Martín Perfecto de Cos

Martín Perfecto de Cos was born in Vera Cruz in 1800. He joined the Mexican army in 1820 as a cadet. Cos rose through the ranks of the Mexican army quickly and in 1835 now General Cos was sent to Texas to suppress the Texan revolt. After arriving in San Antonio Cos set out to destroy the resistance of the Texans. Cos underestimated the strengths of the Texans long rifles that were effective at longer distances to General Cos’s own rifles. Cos suffered losses at the battles of Concepción and later at the siege of Bexar. After surrender at the siege of Bexar he left Texas on a promise to never return; however, by February of 1836 he had united with General Santa Anna and together they recaptured San Antonio at the battle of the Alamo. General Cos’ fate along with Santa Anna and the rest of the Mexican army was stifled on April 21, 1836 when they were defeated in the battle of San Jacinto.

Anastacio BustamanteAnastacio Bustamante

Anastacio Bustamante was born in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico. In 1822 then General Bustamante approved Stephen Austin’s land grant to settle colonies in Mexican Texas. In 1829 Bustamante became Vice President of Mexico and enacted the Law of April 6, 1830. Bustamante was overthrown by Santa Anna in October 1841 and retired from public service.

Captain James FanninCaptain James Fannin

James Fannin was born in Georgia and was raised on a plantation there. He attended the U.S. military academy West Point for two years. Immediately after arriving in Texas and settling his family Fannin became involved in the revolt. He joined the cause and was at the victories of Gonzales and Concepción. Fannin’s luck ran out and at the battle of Coleto were he was taken prisoner by Santa Anna. The Mexican policy for treason was execution and Santa Anna was very adamant about following and making sure his men did as well. After being taken back to Goliad Fannin and his men were ordered to be executed by Santa Anna.

Juan SeguínJuan Seguín

Juan Seguín was born in Mexican Texas at San Antonio. Politically he held positions in government as alderman, alcalde, and political chief in Bexar. Late 1835, Seguín was granted the rank of captain. Seguín took part in the battle of Gonzales. He also participated in the battle of the Alamo. While he did take up siege in the Alamo he was sent out before the siege as a courier. Seguín unit were the only Tejanos that fought in the battle of San Jacinto. As the city's military commander for San Antonio he accepted Santa Anna’s surrender at San Antonio.

David (Davy) CrockettDavid (Davy) Crockett

One of the biggest names in Texas and United States history is Davy Crockett. Davy Crockett was born in Greene County, East Tennessee. He worked as a rancher at a young age in Tennessee. Crockett spent time as a United States Congressman for Tennessee. After feeling he was dealt a bad card by fellow politicians Crockett decided to take his family and move to Texas. After arriving in Texas he corresponded with friends back in Tennessee about how much he loved Texas and how he thought the move was going to be great for him and his family. Crockett’s arrival in Texas was untimely for he arrived in early February just in time to participate in the battle of the Alamo. About a month after his arrival to Texas David Crockett gave his life for what he had just sworn an allegiance to Texas.