Texas Revolution Timeline

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  • Battle of Gonzales

    The Battle of Gonzales started because the Texans did not give up the cannon that they had. This cannon was used for protection, but the Mexican Government wanted them to give it up. The Texans fought the Mexicans in order to try and keep the cannon. This effort was considered the start of the Texas Revolution.

  • Siege of Bexar

    This event led to the Texas defeating the Mexicans and taking over San Antonio which was the center of the Mexican army and forces. Many of the Texans went back to their homes after this success and only a few remained. Upon finding out about this defeat, Santa Anna decided to send another army to San Antonio. When Sam Houston heard this, he ordered to abandon the town, but the Texans did not listen.

  • Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo took place when Santa Anna sent another Mexican Army to the Alamo after receiving defeat during the Siege of Bexar. It was 189 Texans against 4000 Mexicans. Eventually, the Mexicans defeated all of the Texans. After this, many join and continue the revolution with the phrase: "Remember the Alamo"

  • Runaway Scrape

    After the Alamo fell, Santa Anna was heading to Gonzales and had planned to kill all revolutionists that he came across. After hearing this, the remaining families were all forced to rush towards the United States. Before they left, they burned down the town to make sure that Santa Anna could not get any benefit from it.

  • Battle of Goliad

    The Battle of Goliad happened because the leader who was James Fannin, delayed their retreat too much. Originally, he had sent troops to Refugio and to a band suspected as spies, but when he received the order for them to retreat, he didn't do it until 6 days later. The Mexican Army surrounded them in an open prairie - another mistake of theirs - and defeated them. Soon after Santa Anna ordered them to be executed.

  • Travis's Letter

    William Barret Travis sent a letter to the citizens while staying at the Alamo defending themselves against the Mexican Army. In the letter he included the situation at the Alamo and how they needed reinforcements to support them and that they would not surrender.