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The Battle of Gonzales
This battle showed that the Texans were becoming more defiant toward the Mexican government and more willing to use military force if necessary. -
Siege of San Antonio
When Texans learned about the soldiers in Gonzales, volunteers poured into the area, prepared to fight. When they arrived, the battle was already over. Ready for battle, the Texans decided to continue on San Antonio to drive the Mexican soldiers out of Texas for good. -
The Consultation
Settlers who belonged to the war party urged the delegates to declare independence from Mexico. Those who were part of the peace party wanted to remain loyal to Mexico but fight Santa Anna in support of the Constitution of 1824. -
The Battle of San Antonio
Ben Milam went to San Antonio with 300-500 men ready to fight on December 5 they launched their attack. The fighting finally stopped when Cos hoisted a white flag of surrender, giving the Texans their supplies, arms, and property held by the Mexicans in San Antonio. -
The Battle of the Alamo
People wonder why Santa Anna attacked the Alamo, because it was such a small garrison which was little threat to Santa Anna. He did it for political reasons, not military purposes. He promised to sweep the Anglo Americans and Tejano rebels from Texas.Santa Anna waved a blood-red flag to warn the Texans of their fate. This was the traditional symbol of no mercy. -
Constitutional Convention of 1836
The delegates gathered at the Washington-on-the-Brazos for the second meeting of the Consultation. The delegates declared Texas independent the next day, March 2. Withing two weeks they had written a constitution. -
Battle of Coleto
Fannin received orders from General Sam Houston to retreat to Victoria. Fannin stayed in Goliad for a while, waiting for word from King and Ward. After, finally beginning his retreat Fannin stopped in an open prairie to give is men a rest. Urrea's men surrounded the Texans quickly. Fannin outnumbered, he arranged his soldiers in a square to defend themselves. After a brief exchange of fire Fannin surrendered his command and the surviving Texans were taken captive by the Mexicans. -
Goliad Massacre
The surrendered Texans were marched back to Goliad and held for a week. Some hoped they were being sent home. Instead, the guards began shooting all but a handful who escapes during th confusion.The rest of the men, including Fannin, were executed later. -
Runaway Scape
The families living in Gonzales area panicked when they learned of Santa Anna's advance and Houston's retreat. Santa Anna wanted all the Anglo Americans dead so the Anglo Americans fled all the way up to Louisiana. Others stopped in eastern settlements such as Nacogdoches and Galveston Island. -
Battle of San Jancito
The battle only lasted 18 minutes and it happened while the Mexicans were resting. The Texans soldiers shouted, "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" Out of utter confusion, the Mexican leaders scrambled for their guns. Later, the Texans captured 730 Mexicans and killed 630. Santa Anna disguised himself and hid in a bard, but eventually was captured. Houston was called "man of destiny," for capturing Santa Anna.