Texas Revolution

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Texas Revolution
Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad
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• Santa Annas failure to follow the Constitution
  of 1824
• rising tensions between Texans and the Mexican
  government
• demand that U.S. settlers at Gonzales hand over
  their cannon

• Texas rebel victory
• started a war between Texas and the Mexican
  government from which Texans could not turn back
• increased the resolution and confidence of the
  Texas rebels

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Early Battles
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Early Battles
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Early Battles
Grass Fight
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Early Battles
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Early Conflicts of the Texas Revolution, 1835
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Consultation of 1835
PRO WAR Wanted to declare Texas Independence from
Mexico
PRO PEACE Wanted to remain loyal to Mexico and
wanted the Const. of 1824 to be restored.
Declaration of November 7, 1835 Pledged loyalty
to Mexico, explained that Texans had used force
only for defense and warned that if Mexico did
not restore the Constitution Texas would declare
independence
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The Provisional Government
Governor- Henry Smith He was a member of the Pro
War faction
Three Commissioners Stephen F Austin, William H
Wharton and Branch T Archer Main Goals- Recruit
volunteers and raise money
Lieutenant Governor- James Robinson
Commander and Chief of Army- Sam Houston
General Council 1. Estabished a Military Navy to
protect the Texas ports and waterways 2.
Scheduled a Convention to be held on March 1, 1836
Overall, the Provisional Government was
ineffective and had poor leadership
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Battle of the Alamo
Main Players
Davy Crockett- A US Congressman from Tennessee
who came as a volunteer. Helped fight for and
defend the Alamo. Lost his life in the
battle. James Bowie- Was sent by Sam Houston to
destroy the Alamo but later helped to defend the
old mission as the Commander of the Volunteer
Militia. Lost his life in the battle. William B
Travis- Was a leader of the forces who defended
the Alamo. He wrote the famous To the People of
Texas and All Americans in the World- a plea for
aid and reinforcements as the Mexican Army was
advancing. James Bonham- A Volunteer from
Alabama who also lost his life in the Alamo- He
left at one point to get help only to return for
the Fall of the Alamo Susanna Dickenson- A
noncombatant who was spared by Santa Anna. She
was sent by Santa Anna with a message to Sam
Houston regarding the future fate of Texas.
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Battle of the Alamo
Before The Seige
How were the Texans prepared for the advancement
of the Mexican Army? - They built up the mission
walls, placed cannons around the Alamo. Stocked
up on food and weaponry Why protect The
Alamo? - It was decided that the artillery and
weapons housed in the Alamo were too valuable to
destroy.
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Battle of the Alamo
The Seige and the Fall

• Date Feb. 23 March 6, 1836 (13 days)
• Major People Involved TX--- William B. Travis,
  Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie MX --- Santa Anna
• March 5th Travis Line in the Sand incident
  involving Louis Rose leaving the Alamo
• March 6th final assault in the early morning
  hours
• Outcome TX lost Mexico won all Texans killed
  (183 men) Santa Anna sends Susanna Dickinson to
  Sam Houston with fate of Texans at the Alamo
  message
• Effects Runaway Scrape begins Sam Houston and
  TX army retreated eastward towards the US
  determined to defeat Santa Anna Battle cry
  Remember the Alamo!

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Convention of 1836 _at_
Washington-on-the-Brazos

• Results
• Created the Declaration of Independence
• Created the Constitution of 1836
• Set up a Ad Interim Govt.

President (of the Convention) Richard
Ellis Delegates Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala,
George Childress

• The Constitution of 1836
• Legalized slavery in Texas
• Based on the US Constitution and included Bill
  of Rights ( Freedom of Religion- Freedom of the
  Press- Freedom of Speech- Trial by Jury)

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To declare independence from Mexico
To establish a Texas government and
protect certain rights
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Ad Interim Government During the Convention- a
temporary government was assigned until elections
could be held
President David G Burnet Vice President Lorenzo
de Zavala
Branches of Government Legislative- create the
laws and also known as the congress Executive-
enforces/carries out the laws and led by the
President Judicial- provides a court system
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Later Battles/Events
Runaway Scrape

• Date March 11th
  
• Major People involved Sam Houston and Texans
  
• Causes
• Sam Houston and others learn of the fall of the
  Alamo
• A larger Mexican force is advancing on a smaller
  Texas force,
• Houston orders forces to retreat and burn
  Gonzales.
• Fear spreads across Texas and civilians flee

Capture of Santa Anna by William H Huddle
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Later Battles/Events
Battle at Coleto Creek
Date March 19th Major People involved Gen.
James Fannin (Texas), General Urrea
(Mexico) Purpose of Battle Texas troops stopped
in a prairie and were surrounded by Mexican
troops. Outcome (who won) Texans
surrendered Effects of battle most Texas rebels
were march back to Goliad led to Goliad Massacre
Capture of Santa Anna by William H Huddle
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Later Battles/Events
Goliad Massacre
Date March 27th Major People involved Fannins
troops and soldiers captured outside of
Victoria Purpose of Battle Mexican soldiers
executed more than 400 Texans after the battle of
Coleto Creek. Outcome Few Texans escaped Effects
of battle Francita Alavez (who was traveling
with the Mexican Troops) helped some escape and
is known as the Angel of Goliad
Capture of Santa Anna by William H Huddle
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Later Battles/Events
Battle of San Jacinto
Date April 20th-21st Major People involved
Santa Anna, Sam Houston, Mirabeau B.
Lamar Purpose of Battle Independence The Texans
took the Mexican army by surprise Outcome (who
won) Texans- won their independence Effects of
battle Texans- won their independence the battle
Lasted 18 minutes Capture of Santa Anna- Treaty
of Velasco
Capture of Santa Anna by William H Huddle
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TEXANS WIN INDEPENDENCE

• Mexican army makes camp in a vulnerable spot
• Sam Houston calls a meeting and a decision is
  made for an immediate attack on the Mexican
  troops
• The Texans stage a successful surprise attack on
  Mexican soldiers who were sleeping
• Mexican surrender and Santa Anna is captured
• Texans win their independence

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