Let’s solve this step by step.
This worksheet is asking you to pick
one important person from the Texas Revolution and fill in information about them using the 5 Ws + H (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How). Since “When” isn’t directly asked, we’ll focus on the boxes shown.
We need to choose a real historical figure. Let’s pick
Sam Houston — he was a key leader in the Texas Revolution.
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Step 1: WHO is the person?
Name: Sam Houston
Place of Birth: Rockbridge County, Virginia
Date of Birth: March 2, 1793
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Step 2: WHAT did the person do?
He was the commander-in-chief of the Texian army during the Texas Revolution. He led the forces that defeated General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, which won Texas its independence from Mexico. Later, he became the first president of the Republic of Texas and later governor of Texas.
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Step 3: WHERE did this person live?
He lived in Tennessee before moving to Texas. In Texas, he lived near present-day Huntsville and also spent time in Washington-on-the-Brazos and other early Texas towns.
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Step 4: HOW will this person be remembered?
He will be remembered as the hero of San Jacinto, the father of Texas independence, and one of the most important leaders in Texas history. Cities, counties, and schools are named after him.
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Step 5: WHY is this person important?
Because without his leadership, Texas might not have won its freedom from Mexico. His victory at San Jacinto ended the war quickly and secured Texas as an independent nation.
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Step 6: DRAW section (for your worksheet)
You would draw Sam Houston — maybe wearing a military uniform or holding a sword — and show him leading troops at the Battle of San Jacinto, or giving a speech, or signing documents as president.
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Final Answer:
Name: Sam Houston
Place of Birth: Rockbridge County, Virginia
Date of Birth: March 2, 1793
What did the person do?
Commanded the Texian army; won the Battle of San Jacinto; became first president of the Republic of Texas.
Where did this person live?
Tennessee, then Texas (Huntsville, Washington-on-the-Brazos, etc.)
How will this person be remembered?
As the hero of Texas independence; many places named after him.
Why is this person important?
His leadership won Texas freedom from Mexico and shaped its future.
*(For the drawing box: Sketch Sam Houston in uniform or leading soldiers at battle.)*
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