Texas Revolution

By rusheelK

  • Battle of Gonzalez

    The Battle of Gonzales was when Texans rebelled against the Mexican government. Mexico gave a cannon to the Texans for defense, but out of fear tried to revoke it from them. The Texans did not like that, coming up with the phrase "come and take it". The Battle of Gonzales impacted the revolution because it was the first major battle between the two sides, igniting the war.

  • Battle of Concepcion

    The Battle of Concepcion happened on October 8th, 1835 between the Mexicans and the Texans. The Texans had a great plan and positioning, allowing them to win the battle even outnumbered. This battle gave the Texans hope and confidence throughout the war, which was one of the biggest factors in winning the war and gaining independence.

  • The Siege of Bexar

    The Siege of Bexar occured on December 9th, 1835, between the Mexicans and Texans. The Texans came out with a significant win in the Siege of Bexar, as it gave the Texans more confidence and momentum to continue to fight through the war. The win for the Texans kept them going, able to give them the hope of perservering through the war for their independence.

  • William B. Travis' Letter

    William B. Travis wrote a letter to the Americans on February 24, 1836. This letter documented the war, and called for reinforcements. This letter gained them reinforcements, helping them win many battles ahead.

  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of Alamo occured on February 26th, 1836, between the Mexicans and the Texans. Santa Anna stormed into the Alamo with many troops, heavily outnumbering the Texans. This was a huge win for the Mexicans, as they took soldiers and captured the Alamo with this win. This fueled the Texans more than ever to continue fighting and gave them more reason to fight than ever.

  • The Runaway Scrape

    The Runaway Scrape happened on March 3rd, 1836. This was when Santa Anna rushed to Gonzales, threatening anyone his way to be killed. This caused everyone in Gonzales to run 200 miles east, fleeing their homes and leaving their resources in order to save their lives. Sam Houston burned the houses, however, to prevent Santa Anna from gaining resources. This made Santa Anna angry, starting the end of the war.