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Battle of Gonzalez
First battle of the Texas Revolution. Occured when Mexican army tried to take a cannon in an attempt to disarm the Texans. Resulted in the beginning of the Texas Revolution. -
Constitutional Convention of 1836
Texans meet at Washington on the Brazos and adopt(create) a constitution as well as a Declaration of Independence from Mexico. -
Goliad Massacre
Mass killing of nearly 300 Texans at Goliad. It was the location of where James Fannin died. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Final battle of the Texas Revolution. Sam Houston led a Texan army to victory over the Mexican army resulting in Texas Independence. Also resulted in the capture and surrender of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.