Texas Revolution

  • Battle of Gonzales

    Battle of Gonzales
    Moore's men crossed the riverand fired the tiny but loud cannon at the Mexican soldiers. The battle showed that the Texans were becoming more defiant toward the Mexican government and more willing to use military force if necessary.
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    Texas Revolution

  • Siege of San Antonio

    Siege of San Antonio
    Army of the People heads for San Antonio.
  • Consultation

    Consultation
    Consultation adopts the "Declaration of the People in Texas in General Convention Assembled".
  • Battle of San Antonio

    Battle of San Antonio
    Texans attack San Antonio.
  • Runaway Scrape

    Runaway Scrape
    Certain that Santa Anna intended to kill all Anglo Americans in Texas, many settlers abandoned their homes and fled.
  • Battle of the Alamo

    Battle of the Alamo
    Siege at the Alamo begins.
  • Constitutional Convention of 1836

    Constitutional Convention of 1836
    The delgates declared Texas independent, and the Constitution is written.
  • Battle of Coleto

    Battle of Coleto
    After a brief exchange of fire in the morning, Fannin surrendured his command.
  • Goliad Massacre

    Goliad Massacre
    More than 300 Texans were executed at Goliad. Men who could walk were divided into three columns and marched out of the compound.
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle of San Jacinto
    Texas army defeats Mexican army at San Jacinto.