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Texas REvolution"s Battles and Conventions
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The Battle of Gonzales
The battle of Gonzaleez started with a cannon. The mexican's wanted a cannon back that they had gave to Texas. The Texans refused to give it back, so the Mexicans tried to take it back. This is the first battle of the Texas Revolution. -
Convention of 1836
At the Convention of 1836 , wich was held at washington on the Brazos, the decloration of independance was written. Also the Constitution was another document written there. -
The Battle of the Alamo
At the Battle of the Alamo many famous fighters for Texas were killed. It was the longest battle in the Texas Revolution. Santa Anna himself had went to fight. He was determined to take over the Alsmo killing all who opposed. Including James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis. -
The Battle of Coleto Creek
In the battle Colonal Urrea and Colonal Fannin had a minor battle that didn't last very long. Before moor of his troops died Fannin surrendered and was going to be treated as a prisoner of war. -
Goliad Massacre
At Goliad the Texans were all lined up while Mexicans marched them loading there guns and aiming. 3 2 1 fire is all it took to say and most Texans were executed on the spot. Last to be killed was Colonal Fannin himself. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
This was the last battle of the Texas revolution. Although it only lasted 18 minutes it is the most remembered battle of the Texas revolution.
