Battles of the Texas Revolution

Sam Houston Appointed major general of Texas Army by in November,

1835

Days after Texas declared its independence on March 2, 1836, Houston learned that the Alamo – which he had suggested should be destroyed rather than defended – had fallen to the approaching army of Santa Anna, Mexico’s dictator.

Provided leadership for more than 25 years in Texas, commanding the army, and serving as president of the Republic, U.S. senator, and then governor

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Rose to absolute power and became the dictator of Mexico (1834-1836)

Led Mexican forces against the Texans, laid siege to the Alamo, and was captured at the Battle of San Jacinto

Later, commanded the Mexican Army during

the Mexican War

Battle of Gonzales (October 1, 1835)

First battle of the Texas Revolution. Mexican forces were ordered to take

brass cannon from the town of Gonzales to San Antonio. The Texans refused to give up the cannon. They attacked the Mexicans and the battle ended quickly.

Alamo (January 17, 1836)

Sam Houston ordered James Bowie to remove ammunition from the Alamo and destroy it. Bowie considered the position too important to turn over to the advancing Mexican troops under the command of General Santa Anna.

Bowie defied Houston's orders and prepared to defend the position with 150 volunteers. Reinforcements brought the number to between 182 and 188 men. Santa Anna's forces of more than 5,000 soldiers arrived February 23.

Alamo Continued: Fighting began on February 24 and continued until March 6 when

the Mexican army broke through the wall.

At least 182 Texans and their allies and perhaps 1,600 Mexican soldiers died. Instead of symbolizing Mexican strength, the fall of the Alamo represented Texas fortitude.

"Remember the Alamo" became a battle cry of Texas independence

Convention of 1836

Gathering of a group of men at Washington-on-the-Brazos

Texas Declaration of Independence adopted on March 2, 1836

George Childress – chaired a committee formed at the Convention of 1836 to write the Texas Declaration of Independence. He served as the primary author of the document.

Wrote the Constitution of 1836

Created an ad interim government with David G. Burnet selected as president

Fannin's Surrender at Goliad (March 20, 1836)

James Fannin came to Texas in 1834 and commanded the Texas army at the Battle of Concepción in October 1835. In that battle, 90 Texans defeated 400 Mexican soldiers.

In early 1836, Fannin was stationed in Goliad with 400 soldiers. Fannin and his troops were captured by General Urrea and were executed on the order of Santa Anna on March 27.

"Remember Goliad" became a Texas battle cry.

Battle of San Jacinto ( April 21, 1836)

Battle of San Jacinto ( April 21, 1836)

Texans defeated the Mexican forces and captured General Santa Anna, ending the Texas Revolution.

When the battle was over the people of Texas were freed from Mexican rule therefore allowing them to create a constitution which empowered them politically and granted them religious freedom.

Surrender of Santa Anna

• http://education.texashistory.unt.edu/lessons/psa/Battle_SanJacinto/docs/Flash/history_portal_surrender_2.swf

What Ended the Texas Revolution The Treaty of Velasco – ended the Texas Revolution and

was signed on May 14, 1836.

Mexicans refused to accept the treaty because Santa Anna was a prisoner when it was signed and they never recognized Texas as independent.

Rio Grande would be the Southern border of TexasMexico would never invade Texas againMexico would recognize Texas as an independent

nation Santa Anna promised to sign a trade agreement with

Texas