Texas Revolution

American  

noun

U.S. History.

1. a revolutionary movement, 1832–36, in which U.S. settlers asserted their independence from Mexico and established the republic of Texas.

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Example Sentences

Officials and ultraconservative media personalities posted memes with the “Come and Take it” slogan — a callback to the flag famous during the Texas Revolution, only this time depictions of razor wire replaced the flag’s cannon.

From Seattle Times

Since 1948, the USS Texas has been at the state historic site where the decisive battle in the Texas Revolution was fought.

From Washington Times

One man carried an AR-15-style rifle, and another had a flag depicting the weapon in place of a cannon over the famous slogan from the Texas revolution: “Come and Take It.”

From New York Times

Welter’s game-worn Texas Revolution jersey, her Dallas Diamonds helmet and a commemorative helmet signed by Team Australia during her time as head coach of the national team is also displayed in a separate glass enclosure.

From Washington Times

A 6-foot-1, 195-pound defensive back, he has played for the Topeka Tropics, the Billings Outlaws, the Texas Revolution, working day jobs here and there to make ends meet, and joining every flag-football team that would have him because he loved the game so much.

From Seattle Times