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Austin's Jailing, 1834
Austin was imprisoned when he wrote a letter on October 2, 1833. This letter encouraged the colonist and government in Bexar to start the process of organizing a separate state government from the Mexico government. Austin, being a well respected man in the colonies, persuaded the people.
While in prison, Mexico's Colonel Juan Nepomuceno Almonte visited the colonies to ¨maintain" peace and gain feedback from the colonist so Mexico could "improve" their ways. -
Battle of Gonzales, 1835
The Battle of Gonzales was were the first shot were fired in the revolution. Mexico received word that American colonists of Gonzales refused to give up a cannon, that was originally for protection, he sent Francisco de Castañeda. The tension was high, and when the Mexicans arrived on October 2 they were attacked by the Texans. For this battle the 'Come and take it' flag was made.
This is important because it proved that Texans were willing to use military force. -
Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836
The Texas Declaration of Independence was for all of the anglos and Texans who wanted rights. This made the Mexico government relize that the Texans were ready to become independent and make their own rights. -
Battle of the Alamo
The battle of the Alamo Revolution followed a 13 day siege of the Alamo by Mexican troops and General Santa Anna. After the siege shots were fired and the battle began. All of the Alamo defenders died fighting.
This battle fueled the other defenders during the revolution. During the battle of San Jancito the fighters cried “Remeber the Alamo!” -
Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836
The Declaration of Independence of Texas was written by George Childress, and it stated that Mexico was depriving its people/settlers of their rights that were guaranteed and promised to them through the Mexican Constitution of 1824, and it also stated that the people were deprived of the rights that they were used to from the United States.
The declaration was important because it was when Texas "officially" declared independence and separation from Mexico. -
The Runaway Scrape
The Runaway Scrape happened mainly between September 1835 and April 1836, and it was Texas residents fleeing the Mexican Army during the revolution. The people were fleeing from the Battle of the Alamo through the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. -
Battle of Coleto Creek
The battle of Coleto Creek was mostly on a decision on James Fannin’s shoulders. The question was, whether to abandon Goliad after having fortified it, and if so, when. Fanning knew that Mexico was advancing, and he also knew that the Almo had been taken down. He denied Houston’s orders to retreat to Victoria until March 19 where him and his army retreated. But the Mexican army went after them to capture Fannin. -
Massacre at Goliad
The Goliad massacre happened on March 27, 1836. This massacre followed the Battle of Goliad, where 425-445 prisoners of war from the Texan Army were killed by the Mexican Army in the town of Goliad, Texas.
This massacre “fueled the fire” for the Texans and their fight for their independence. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of San Jacinto happened on April 21, 1836, this battle was the last battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by Sam Houston the Texas revolution was ended when Santa Anna was defeated.
This contributed to the Texas revolution because it was the last battle, which helped Texas gain their independence from Mexico.
