Welcome to Revolution and Republic Texas

Time line

• October 2nd 1835 the battle of Gonzales
• In November 1835 there was a discussion about the future of Texas
• At the end of 1835 Texans got a boost of confidence that made them think they won the revolution
• April 1836 there was the Battle of San Jacinto

Timeline countinued

• Texas's Declaration of Independecne on March 2, 1836

The battle of Gonzales

• On October 2nd 1835 the Battle of Gonzales took place
• It all started when Texans challenged Mexican soldiers at Gonzales to " come and take it."
• The short battle of Gonzales confirmed that the Texas revolution was in full swing.

Discussion of the future of Texas

• November 1835 delegates met at San Felipe to discus the future of Texas
• The group of delegates that met are known as the Consultation agreed to form an interim goverment appointing Henery Smith governer and Sam Houstin as head of the army.

Discussion of the future of Texas

• November 1835 delegates met at San Felipe to discus the future of Texas
• The group of delegates that met are known as the Consultation agreed to form an interim goverment appointing Henry Smith as Governor and Sam Houston as head of the army.

At the end of the year, Texans received a boost in confidence after capturing San Antonio from Mexican General Cos. For a short time, the surrender of San Antonio and the departure of Cos’s army gave Texans an idea that they had won. But Santa Anna was not finished fighting.

Battle of San Jacinto

• The Battle of San Jacinto April 1836
• But a month later, as civilians fled at what is known as The Runway Scrape, the Texans pulled off a major upset
• With cries of "Remember Goliad" and "Remember the Alamo".
• Sam Houston's forces defeated Santa Anna's army in a swift and bloody battle at San Jacinto.

Texas's Declaration of Independence

• When delegates drafted and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washinton-on-the -Brazos on March 2,1836
• The document resembled Thomas Jeferson's declaration of independence

Although the revolution was over, the republic was still under threat from Mexico. The revolution drained the economy so Texas needed help from foreign countries(mostly the U.S.A) and for them to recognize the new nation for trade purposes. The US President at the time was Andrew Jackson who ignored the protests and didn't recognize Texas independence until 1837.

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