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Seige of San Antonio
Rebellious Texans laid seige to the city of San Antonio de Bexar, yhe largest Mexican town in Texas. There were some famous names among the besiegers, including Jim Bowie, Stephen F. Austin, Edward Burleson, etc. -
Battle of Gonzales
"Army of the people" The cannon means they are ready to war and they are mad about how they are treated. They are ready to FIGHT! -
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History
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Consultation
A meeting of representatives of various districts of Texas was planned for the fall the 1835 at Columbia to discuss escalatin friction with Mexico, and consider options for more autonomous rule for Texas. -
Battle of the Alamo
The Texans were unaware that Santa Anna had decided to lead his army into Texas. They believed that he would wait until Spring to launch an attack. -
Runaway Scrape
When word of the massacres at the Alamo and at Goliad reached Anglo settlers, they gathered up their belongings and went east as quickly as they could. Some fled all the way to Louisiana. Thwir flight is known as the Runaway Scrape. -
Constitutional Convention of 1836
The delegates declared Texas independance the nextd day, March 2. Within two weeks they had written a constitution.They met in an unfinished structure which was near freezing. -
Battle of Coleto
Fannin, however, remained in Goliad until March 19, waiting for word from King and Ward. After finally beginning his retreat, Fannin stopped in an open prairie a few miles east of Goliad near Coleto Creek to give his men and oxen a rest. -
Goliad Massacre
Some believed there lives would be spared because they had surrendered and had not fought to the death. Although Fannin signed an unconditional surrender, most historians believe that Urrea told him that his troops would not be executed. Santa Anna decided differently. He ordered all of the captives to be shot. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Texans shouted " Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! " as they crossed the battleground. Caught unprepared for an attack, the Mexicans leaders scrambled in confusion. The battle lasted about 18 minutes, but the Texans continued to capture scattered Mexican troops until dark. -
Battle of San Antonio
Texans attacked and already lost and humiliated themselves in the "Grass Fight". They began to fight and stopped when Cos lifted up the white flag.
