How the Texas Revolution started?
-The Texas Revolution started with the Battle of Gonzalez in 1835 and ended with the battle of San Jacinto in 1836, but there were battles earlier between officials and groups of colonists. American colonists in Texas wanted to secure the independence of that area from Mexico and make Texas a republic. In the 1820's,
many settlers from America colonized in Texas and by the 1830's the Americans outnumbered the Texas Mexicans. The Texas Revolution is also called "Texas War of Independence". The reason why the Texas Revolution is important to Texas history is because that is how Texas became an Independent Republic.
many settlers from America colonized in Texas and by the 1830's the Americans outnumbered the Texas Mexicans. The Texas Revolution is also called "Texas War of Independence". The reason why the Texas Revolution is important to Texas history is because that is how Texas became an Independent Republic.
The Battle of Gonzales - October 2, 1835
- The first problem started between Mexican troops and Texan Colonists came to the Battle of Gonzales on October 2,1835. The Battle of Gonzales was one of the first battles to be fought in the Texas Revolution. Leading to the conflict, the Mexican officials sent a group of about 100 men to get possession of a cannon that had been provided to the residents of Gonzales for defense against Indians. A response needed to happen to the Mexican force, the Texan colonels John H. Moore and J. W. E. Wallace, loaded the cannon with scrap iron, aimed at the Mexicans, and fired the shot that began the revolution. After a short fight, the Texans come out with no loss. The flag to the right is the battle flag. The quote " Come and Take It" is well known in the Texas Revolution. The Battle of Gonzales was important to Texas history because it was the first battle fought in the Texas Revolution and is what started the journey to making Texas an Independent republic.
The Battle of Goliad - October 9, 1835
One week after the Battle of Gonzales, October 9,1835. Stephen F. Austin took command of 300 Texans known as the Army of People. Co's commanded about 750 people. After a short fight around San Antonio, the Texans made a camp and built a blockade around the city for protection. The Texans had no heavy weapons and tried to avoid an attack with Co's group. The Texans hope Co's group runs out of ammunition and finally surrender. The Battle of Goliad is important in the Texas Revolution because it reminded the Texans to be prepared when another battle happens later on.
The Battle of San Antonio - December 5-10, 1835
The Battle of San Antonio lasted through December 5-10. The Battle of San Antonio took place in San Antonio. The reason the Battle of San Antonio happened was because the Texans realized that if they could take control of San Antonio, they could have control over most of Texas. It happened when Stephen F. Austin’s army of 600 Texans surrounded San Antonio and ready for an attack. The attempt was to starve out the Mexican Army by not allowing food or supplies into town. After 7 weeks of surrounding the town, many soldiers went back to their homes. Over the next few days the Texans slowly gained back their ground forcing Cos to seek refuge inside the walls of the Alamo. The Mexicans surrendered on December 9, and agreed to leave Texas and not come back. The Battle of San Antonio was important to the Texas Revolution because it was when the Texans realized something that will help them when it comes to planing for the next battle.
The Battle of the Alamo - February 23, 1836
The entire battle lasted 13 days. Tuesday February 23 - Sunday March 6, 1836. The Battle of the Alamo took place in San Antonio. The reason the Battle of the Alamo happened was because when Santa Anna promised to be a federalist president, then President Santa Anna decided to become centralist. It mad many people mad with President Santa Anna. The Anglo American settlers who swore to always be loyal to the Mexican government wanted to protest against Santa Anna. The Anglo Settlers thought it was unfair even though they promised to stay loyal and not rebel against Santa Anna. Santa Anna led the Mexican army against William B. Travis and the Texas army and other volunteers. After 13 days of attacking the Alamo, Santa Anna made his last attack on March 6,1836 leading 1800 troops against 200 Texans. All of the Texans died. The Battle of the Alamo was a victory for the Mexican army. The Battle of the Alamo is the most important Battle because it is the only recognizable battle in the Texas Revolution. It is also the only battle that has its remains still standing today.
The Texas Declaration of Independence - March 2, 1836
The Texas Declaration of Independence was introduced at the Convention of 1836. A free and Independent republic of Texas was finally declared March 2, 1836. However, many struggled with understanding what was the goal of the Revolution was. Some believed that the goal should be total independence from Mexico. To settle the problem, a convention was called for March 1836. This is the most important event during the Texas Revolution. It officially made Texas Independent and a republic.
The Runaway Scrape - February through April, 1836
The Runaway Scrape happened during February through April in 1836 generally beginning with the Battle the Alamo and ending with the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21. It was a time of terror and panic among the many people who had settlements in Texas, as Santa Anna and the Mexican armies continued to wipe out east of San Antonio. The runaway scrape was important because it was a depressing time for the Texans and other settlers.
The Battle of San Jacinto - April 21, 1836
The Battle of San Jacinto was fought on April 21, 1836. It was the quickest battle of the Texas Revolution. Santa Anna had divided his forces in a three. A northern army, under General Antonio Gaona,the central army under Santa Anna and General Joaquin Ramirez y Sesma, and a coastal army under command of General Jose Francisco Urrea. The Texians were led by General Sam Houston, the Texas Army defeated General Santa Anna's Mexican forces in a fight that lasted less than twenty minutes. Hundreds of Mexican soldiers were killed or captured. The Battle of San Jacinto was important because it was the last battle in the Texas Revolution.
The Treaties of Velasco - May 14, 1836
On May 14th, 1836, Two treaties were signed by president David G. Burnet and Gen.Santa Anna at Velasco, after a loss of the Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto. The public treaty was meant to be public because Santa Anna agreed to trade captured soldiers from both the Texans and the Mexicans, Texans who owned land reclaimed it back from Mexico. The private treaty mostly benefited Texas because Santa Anna agrees to help Texas without the Mexican Government knowing. Santa Anna 's benefits were to get a safe escort back to Mexico and not to be killed.
How the Texas Revolution Ended? - 1835 through 1836
The Texas Revolution ended on April 21st 1836 at the battle of San Jacinto. General Sam Houston (Picture of Sam Houston on the Left) led the Texian Army to a victory vs. The Mexican Army lead by Santa Anna. After the Revolution, the republic of Texas was made.