Stephen Austin
Led a group of some 300 Americans into Texas.
Dictatorship
One persons rule
Siege
An attack in which one force surrounds a city or fort.
Sam Houston
led a small army in a surprise attack against Santa Anna’s army at San Jacinto.
Annex
Add on
James K. Polk
Called for the annexation of both Texas and Oregon
Cede
Give up
John C. Frémont
Took command of the bear flag rebellion.