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Texas Revolution
The beginning and end of the Texas Revolution -
Texas revolution
texas fought against mexico for indepence.it lasted october 2,1835-april 21,1836.however a war beetween mexico and texas would continue until 1840. -
siege of the alamo
Texans surroundered the alamo when the mexicans came. -
the declaration of independence
Mr.childress,from the commite reported a declaration of declaration. -
Battle of the alamo
The alamo falls.Was a pivolent event in the Texas Revolution.Following a 13 day siege. -
Runaway scrape
Settlers had fled their homes in Texas, after receiving reports of the Mexican Army, under General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, gathering on the Rio Grande in preparation to invade and retake Texas. A large scale exodus occurred after a string of Texian battle losses in the rebellion against the Centralist Mexican government. -
The battle of coleto
The Texans immediately formed a hollow square with their wagons and cannons placed in each corner for defense as Gen. Urrea's forces attacked. After a fierce battle, the Mexicans lost about 100-200 killed and wounded; Texan losses were 7-9 killed and 60 wounded. But facing overwhelming odds, Fannin and his troops surrendered the next day, at the Battle of Coleto. -
The goliad massacre
The Goliad Massacre was an execution of Republic of Texas soldiers and their commander, James Fannin, by Mexico, reluctantly carried out by General Jose de Urrea. -
battle of san jacinto
Santa Anna,the President of Mexico, was captured the following day and held as a prisoner of war. Three weeks later, he signed the peace treaty that dictated that the Mexican army leave the region, paving the way for the Republic of Texas to become an independent country. These treaties did not specifically recognize Texas as a sovereign nation, but stipulated that Santa Anna was to lobby for such recognition in Mexico City. Sam Houston became a national celebrity, and the Texans' rallying cries
