Texas History 1800-1900

  • Battle of Velasco

    Battle of Velasco

    After several days of fighting, the Mexican Army surrendered.
  • Texas Revolution

    Texas Revolution

    Rebellion of US and Tejanos colonists from the Mexican government.

    Many battles were fought.
    Lasted from October 2nd, 1835 to April 21st, 1836.
  • Battle of Gonzales

    Battle of Gonzales

    First battle of the Texas Revolution.
    On October 2nd, the Texas Army attacked the Mexican Army.
    Castaneda and Commander Moore arranged a parley.
  • Battle of Concepcion

    Battle of Concepcion

    Between Mexican troops led by Ugartechea and Texian insurgents led by James Fannin and James Bowie.
    The Texians won the battle.
    Fought on the grounds of Concepción Mission outside of San Antonio.
  • The Grass Fight

    The Grass Fight

    Between the Mexican Army and the Texas Army.
    The Texan brought in forty captured pack animals.
    Mexican troops counterattacked four times until Texas reinforcements caused them to pull back.
  • Texas Declaration of Independence

    Texas Declaration of Independence

    Declared on March 3rd, 1836.
    Signed by 59 delegates.
  • Battle of the Alamo

    Battle of the Alamo

    It was fought in San Antonio, Texas.
    The battle was 90 minutes.
    It was a 13-day siege.
    Mexico won the battle defeating Texas.
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle of San Jacinto

    Final Battle of the Texas Revolution.
    It was led by General Sam Houston.
    Lasted 18 minutes.
    The Texas Army defeated the Mexican Army led by General Santa Anna.
  • Battle of Plum Creek

    Battle of Plum Creek

    Comanche Indians vs. Texas Rangers.
    Commanches were trying to return to North Texas with a big herd of horses and mules.
    Comanche lost 80 warriors.
    Texas Rangers lost one man.
    Comanches were able to get away with most of their goods, including horses and mules.
  • The Mexican War

    The Mexican War

    Lasted from April 25th, 1846 to February 2nd, 1848.
    Fixed Texas’ southern boundary at the Rio Grande River.
    Won by the United States Army.