Texas Revolution Timeline

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  • Battle of Gonzales

    The Battle started because the Texans refused to give up the cannon they had. This cannon was used for protection, but the Mexican Government wanted them to give it up. Texans fought the Mexicans in order to try to keep the cannon. This effort was considered the start of the Texas Revolution.

  • Siege of Bexar

    This event leads to the Texans defeating the Mexicans and taking control over San Antonio, the center of the Mexican army and forces. Many Texans went back to their homes after this success, so only few remained behind. Upon finding out about this defeat Santa Anna decided to send another army to San Antonio. Hearing this Sam Houston ordered to abandon the town, but the Texans didn't listen.

  • Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo takes place when Santa Anna sends another Mexican Army to the Alamo after receiving defeat during the Siege of Bexar. It was 189 Texans against 4000 Mexicans. Eventually though the Mexicans break in and kill all the Texans. After this many join and continue the revolution with the phrase: Remember the Alamo.

  • Travis's Letter

    William Barret Travis sends a letter to the citizens while staying at the Alamo defending themselves against the Mexican Army. In the letter it included the situation at the Alamo and how they needed more people to support them and that they wouldn't surrender.

  • Runaway Scrape

    After the Alamo fell Santa Anna was heading to Gonzales and planned to kill all revolutionists in his path. After hearing this the remaining families all were forced to rush towards the United States. Before they left they burned down the town to make sure Santa Anna couldn't get any benefit from it.

  • Battle of Goliad

    This battle happened because the leader James Fannin delayed their retreat too much. Originally, he had sent troops to refugio and to a band suspected as spies, but when he received the order to retreat he didn't do it until 6 days after. The Mexican Army surrounded them in an open prairie - another mistake of theirs - and defeated them. Soon after Santa Anna ordered them to be executed.