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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
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Siege of San Antonio
Army of the People heads for San Antonio. -
Consultation
Consultation adopts the "Declaration of the People in Texas in General Convention Assembled". -
Battle of San Antonio
Texans attack San Antonio. -
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
Siege at the Alamo begins. -
Constitutional Convention of 1836
The delgates declared Texas independent, and the Constitution is written. -
Battle of Coleto
After a brief exchange of fire in the morning, Fannin surrendured his command. -
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
Texas army defeats Mexican army at San Jacinto.