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The Battle of Gonzoles
The battle of Gonzales started because of the rebel's refusal to and over a cannon that was originally given to them to ward off the Natives. When the Mexican army wanted their cannon the rebels said "Come And Take It!" This was the first real battle between these two sides. The Mexican soldiers were led by Francisco de Castañeda and the Texans were led by John Henry Moore. This served as the beginning of the war for independence and paved the path for freedom. -
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The Siege of Bexar
The siege of Bexar was the long-lasting March on Texas toward the Alamo. It was the longest campaign of the revolution. This was led partly by Stephen F. Austin and William Travis. This event led to more and more rebels joining the cause. At the end of this march, Texan soldiers took the city of San Antonio, in they took a garrison called the Alamo (a previous mission) -
The Battle of Conception
The battle of Conception was made up of 100 rebels and 400 Mexican soldiers. Because the Texans used the river as cover when they needed to reload and recharge, they were able to take a Mexican Cannon causing the Mexicans to retreat. James Bowie and James Fannin led the rebel advance and Colonel Domingo Ugartechea led the Mexicans. This battle impacted the revolution because it was on the way to take the Alamo and if they lost that couldn't have happened. -
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The Battle of the Alamo
The battle of the Alamo comprised 189 Texans and around 4,000 Mexican Soldiers, Although Texas was later accompanied by around 30 other soldiers this would definitely not be enough to win the battle. All rebels died along with around 500 Mexicans. The famous people who led this battle include the Mexican president Santa Anna, along with the rebel leader, William Travis. This battle altered the course of the battle becoming a rallying cry for the rebels, and rousing awareness for the cause. -
Travis's Letter
In this letter, Travis addressed his dire need for backup for the Alamo. He also expresses his will to die in the Alamo if it means freedom. The maker of this letter was William Travis, an American Lawyer who moved to Texas. This letter proved how much these men wanted their freedom. This impacted the revolution by showing people railing up soldiers to fight harder and to get revenge on the Mexican Army. -
The battle at Coleto Creek
At the battle of Caleto Creek, 300 soldiers led by James Fannin arrived in the middle of a small grassland and let their animals graze. Then, 450-600 Mexican troops led by José de Urrea engaged. Since they were out in the open, they were very vulnerable and the battle ended shortly. This proved Fannin's incompetence. The battle itself wasn't a big part, but what followed was. -
Goliad Massacre
Following the battle at Caleto Creek, soldiers were rounded up and held at a garrison. Then after all had arrived, the Mexican soldiers brought all 300, and the Mexican soldiers randomly opened fire against the helpless rebels. only around 30 escaped. This event was a direct order from Santa Anna and was executed as planned. General Fannin from Caleto Creek was also killed. Like the Alamo, this became a battle cry for the Texans and brought more to the cause for independence.