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Texas Revolution
Between these 2 years, the Texas Revolution took place. Many lives were lost, but many will be remembered for their courageous willing to give what they could. This was not an easy time. Both the Mexican Government and Texas Government endured hardships. -
Battle of Gonzales
The beginning of Texas going againest it's government begain when Mexican had given a small cannon to Texas to protect themselves if Native Americans were to attack. But when Mexcio wanted it back, Texas refused to give back. The Mexican soliders fought againest Texans but not many were hurt. Only 2 Mexican soliders died, but the only harm that came to the Texans was a bloody nose from being bucked off a spooked horse. The flag stated "Come and Take it" -
Texas Declaration of Independence
George C. Childress wrote a declaration explaining hardship that Texas had to go through because of the harsh rule of Santa Anna. This told them that they wanted to be an independent country, seperate from Mexico. A group of Delegates from different towns in Texas signed it. -
Battle of the Alamo
Texans took refuge in the abbonned spanish mission in San Antonio. William B. Travis, James Bowie, -
Runaway Scrape
Hundreds families packed up the belongings and went toward the Sabine River because after General Sam Houston ordered to keep retreating, they feared for their lives. This journey was not easy, and the had to endure heavy sping rains, lack of food, and sicknesses that killed most. The cattle, wagons, children, slaves, and horses were not easy cargo through the dirty, muddy roads. -
Fannin's Surrender at Coleto Creek
The Battle of Coeto Creek quickly turned into a winning battle for the Mexican Government. Their numbers in men, resources, and just plain old odds were much higher than the Texans. James Fannin's troop fought againest General Jose Uerrea's troop. Fannin knew his men would be saved if they would surrender but in the end they were not ss safe as they thought. James Fannin's own life was lost in this craziness as well as many men. After surrendering, the Goliad Massacre took place. -
Goliad Massacre
After Fannin surrendered, Fannin and his troops believed they were going home after being imprisoned at the prison Presido La Bahia. But they were really going to be exicuted on a field. Jose Urrea did not want to kill innnocent men so he wrote to Santa Anna clarifying what he had been ordered to do. When Santa Anna replyed and confirmed his previous orders, Urrea and some of his men purposely shot over their heads, missed purposely, and did other actions to spare their lives or let them escape. -
Santa Anna Burns Harrisburg
In protest, Santa Anna burned the town of Harrisburg because the Texans were protesting againest the laws and high taxes. Santa Anna basically burned the town down in protest because he was being protested againest. Harrisburg was the momentary capitol of Texas. -
Battle of San Jacinto
In present-day Harris County, General Houston led the army and won againest Santa Anna's men. It is famous for soliders crying "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" This was a battle fought between the Mexican Government and the Rebublic of Texas. -
Vince's Bayou Bridge is Destroyed
Texas soliders were ordered to burn the bridge during the battle of San Jacinto because it gave the Mexan army a powerful obstacle. It made it VERY hard to get back to their camps for reinforcements. It clearly played an important role in the Texas Revolution because it defeated the Mexican army, bringing the Revolution to an end. -
Santa Ann sign the Treaties of Velasco
In Velasco Texas on May 14, 1836, Texas would finally be recognized as seperate from Mexico. Texan pride filled all the was called "Texas" when Santa Anna signed the 2 peace treaties with President of Texas, David G. Burnet. After Santa Anna tried to runaway from the Battle of San Jacinto, he was arrested the day after that. The treaties ordered that he force all his men out of Texas, no longer recognize Texas as a part of Mexico, and extange prisoners. This is not all that was in the treaties.
