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How did it start
On October 2, 1835, the growing tensions between Mexico and Texas erupt into violence when Mexican soldiers attempt to disarm the people of Gonzales, sparking the Texan war for independence. -
The start of Texas revolution battles(battle of gonzales)
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The battle of the alamo begins
The battle of the alamo was fought over issues like federalism, preservation of the antebellum south slavery, immigrants' rights, and above all money. -
victory or death letter
After withstanding cannon fire and attacks for 24 hours, Commander William Barret Travis knew they were doomed without reinforcements. He penned a letter to the “people of Texas and all Americans in the world” pleading for help and stating his intentions to “never going to surrender or retreat.” It was “Victory or Death.” While a few troops did arrive on March 1, the Texans were still greatly outnumbered. -
The end of the alamo
The Texas Revolution began in October 1835 with the battle of Gonzales and ended on April 21, 1836, with the battle of San Jacinto, but earlier clashes between government forces -
Siege of bexar
From October until early December in 1835 an army of Texan volunteers laid siege to a Mexican army in san Antonio de Bexar.