Texas Revolution

The Texas Consititution

• on March 1 1835 Texans write a consititution and declare independence
• also Sam Houston is named the commander of the Texas military

The Battle of Gonzalez

• the battle of Gonzalez was the first sign of the war
• the Mexicans were sent to Gonzalez to retrieve a cannon
• the Texans were there to meet and opened fired on the Mexicans forcing them to retreat and one Mexican died in the battle

The Battle of Goliad

• on October 9 1835 Texans attack Mexicans at Goliad
• Texans win and capture thousands of dollars worth of food and supplies

The Siege of Bexar

• on Decenber 11 1835 Texans attack Mexicans at Bexar now called San Antonio and win
• after the battle many of the Texas men went home because they took most of Texas

The Alamo

• on March 9 1836 after a 13 day attack Mexicans kill all of the defenders
• the cruelty of the Mexicans sparks more rebels

The Battle of San Jacinto

• on April 21 1836
• decisive battle of the Texas Revolution
• led by General Sam Houston
• Mexico's President Santa Anna was captured and surrendered the following day
• Santa Anna signed a peace treaty that dictated that the Mexican army would leave the region

Texas Revolution Battles