Texas Revolution Battles

By CashMitchell

  • The Battle of Gonzales

    The Battle of Gonzales took place on October 2, 1835. The Mexican government had loaned the cannon to Texan colonists at Gonzales to defend the colony against American Indians but Texas refused to give back the cannon. Then the Texans attacked the Mexicans’ camp and they fired the cannon, in what is considered the first shot of the Texas Revolution.

  • Siege of Bexar

    The Siege of Bexar (San Antonio) became the first major campaign of the Texas Revolution. It was an army led by Texan volunteers who laid siege to a Mexican army in San Antonio de Béxar. After a Texas force drove off Mexican troops at Gonzales, the Texan army grew to over 300 men and elected Stephen F. Austin to bring out unity.

  • Battle of the Alamo

    Santa Anna and his army of about 1,500 soldiers arrived in February 1836 determined to retake Texas. They laid siege to the fort in order to drive out the rebels. The Texan volunteers while they only had 200 were able to hold out for 13 days before the Mexican forces overpowered them. The Alamo became a symbol of resistance and a rallying cry.

  • Runaway Scrape

    The Runaway Scrape started on March 11, 1836, when word of the Fall of the Alamo Reached Gonzales. No sooner had the Gonzales residents learned of the loss of their families and friends than they were forced to flee Santa Anna’s anticipated advance on Gonzales. They burned their houses and ran away from home. During this time there was mass confusion and panic all across Texas.

  • Massacre of Goliad

    The Goliad Massacre started on March 27, 1836, and was a battle between Texan leader James Fannim and José de Urrea. Fannim only had about 380 men while Urrea had over a 1000. The Mexican army was easily able to defeat the Texans because they had more soldiers, more powerful weapons, and a better leader.

  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, was the defeat of a Mexican army of about 1,200–1,300 men under Antonio López de Santa Anna by about 900 men led by Gen. Sam Houston. Fought along the San Jacinto River, near the site of what was to be the city of Houston, the battle ensured the success of American settlers in the Texas Revolution.