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Battle of Gonzales
On October 2 Moore's men crossed the riverand fired the tiny but loud cannon at the mexican soldiers. -
Siege of San Antonio
In October 1835 nearly 300 texans at Gonzales organized themselves into the armyof the people. -
Consultation
On November 6, 1835,the consultation voted against an immediate declaration of independence by vote of 33 to 15. -
Battle of San Antonio
Texans humiliated themselves at what became known as the Grass Fight. -
Battle of the Alamo
In December 1835 many texans thought that the centralist threat to Texas had ended. -
Runaway Scrape
The families living in the Gonzales area panicked when they learned of Santa Anna's advance and Houston's retreat. -
Constitutional Convention
The delegates declared Texas independent the next day, March 2. -
Battle of Coleto
On March 14 Fannin received orders from General Sam Houston to retreat to Victoria. -
Goliad Massacre
The yexans were marched back to Goliad and held for a week. -
Battle of San Jacinto
On April 20, a skirmish developed between the Mexican army and the Texan cavalry