Texas revolution wars

Goliad Massacre

1836 BCE

The Texans were captured and massacred by Santa Anna about 350 soldiers. The Texans wanted freedom from Goliad.

Battle of Gonzales

Oct 2, 1835

This war was fought near Gonzales, Texas. This was the first military engagement of the Texas revolution. It was a war between the Texan settlers and the Mexican army.

Constitutional Convention of 1836

Mar 2, 1836

The convention of 1836 wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas. They also named Sam Houston commander in chief of the military forces of the Republic.

Battle/Fall of the Alamo

Mar 6, 1836

The battle of thee Almamo was a 13-day siege. They were fighting for Texan independence from Mexico. The battle of the Alamo was won by the Mexican army.

Battle of Coleto

Mar 20, 1836

James Fannin was the commander of Texian forces during the battle of Coleto. James Fannin led his men for retreat from Goliad, and on March 20th the Texans surrendered.

Battle of San Jacinto

Mar 21, 1836

This war was named after San Jacinto River. It was fought by a Mexican Army Led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna and the Texian force of Sam Houston.