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Texas Revolution
Start and finish of the Texas Revolution -
Battle of Gonzales
Battle took place in Gonzales. Started when Mexican goverment gave a cannon to American colonist for Indian defense. When Mexicans tried to take it back the revolution began. -
Constitution of 1835
First meeting. Had to be rescheduled to November 4, 1835. Representitives discussed wether they were going to declare independence from Mexico or stay with them. -
Siege of San Antonio
At dawn on December 5, 1835 an attack accured & turned into the Texas Army. Milanmade an annoucement calling for volunteers asking " Who will go with Old Ben Milam into San Antonio ?" Three hundred men voluntered -
Siege of The Alamo
Santa Anna and his forces sieged the Alamo. At the time Texans weren't ready because they had very little supplies , aid , and men. -
Constitution Convention of 1836
March 1, 1836 was the second time they met. The siege of The Alamo was a certain concern which the delegates had discussed Citizens are governed by fundamental laws. -
Declaration of Independence
The Texas Declaration was done overnight because the Alamo was under siege by Santa Anna 's Maxican army. This declaration approves that Texas is a free country. -
Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of The Alamo lasted 13 days between the Mexicans and the Texans. Texans weren't as prepared as the Mexicans , therefore they lost ; Mexicans won. -
Runaway Scrape
Houston told them to runaway because Mexican Army was close to the Alamo. All Texans ran away tyring to avoid Mexican Army. During this time there was mass confussion & panic all across Texas. -
The Battle of Coleto Creek
This war did not last very long , it was led by General Fannin. Fannin was wonded during the war so he had to surrender the nextday. -
Goliad Massacre
Santa Anna ordered for all men to be executed on March 27, 1836 . They thought their lifes would be spared but when they started walking , Santa Anna 's Men shot everybody & they ones who did not walk were dragged on to the streets & were killed. -
Battle of San Jacinto
On April 20, 1836 a battle occured that lasted 18 minutes. There was 800 Texan troops & 1300 Mexican troops. Two Texans were killed & from the mexican troops 630 were killed.
