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Battle of Gonzales
Mexcian soldiers were ordered to take a small cannon from the town of Gonzales. The settlers weren't having it, and they fought the soldiers. The soldiers eventually retreated and the settlers kept their cannon. This happened on October 2, 1835. -
Siege of Bexar
San Antonio de Bexar was the center of the Mexican army and forces. Jim Bowie led the Texans against the Mexican army. Later, they saw a mule train which they thought was stuffed with silver and valuables, but they discovered it was hay. This happened on October 12, 1835. -
Battle of Concepcion
The Texans attacked the Mexican army, hidden behind the cover of a small crescent-shaped bend in the river. Jim Bowie led this small group of about 100 men, but they still beat a group of 400 Mexican soldiers. This happened on October 28, 1835. -
Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo is one of the most famous in Texas history. Texans were stationed in the Alamo, with about 189 men, when the Mexicans attacked. William Travis sent a desperate plea for help, which went mostly unanswered. He, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett were some of the most famous figures in this battle. This happened on February 23, 1836. -
Battle of Coleto Creek
James Fannin and his men were retreating from the Mexicans, but Fannin, being the horrible leader he was, decided to stop in the middle of a clearing to let his cattle graze. There, they were surrounded by Mexican soldiers. They were taken captive and later executed. This happened on March 19, 1836. -
Goliad Massacre
When James Fannin's troops were captured, along with himself, the Mexicans planned on executing them. They were tricked into thinking that they were going to do labor when they were halted and shot dead. There are rumors that some of the Texans escaped, but it is not confirmed. James Fannin's last request was completely ignored by the Mexicans, even mocked. This happened on March 27, 1836.