1. Main Events of the The Texas Revolution

2. Mexican Constitution of 1824
Based on the U.S Constitution that shared powers between federal government and the states
(good for Anglo Americans in Texas)
It made Texas a part of the large Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas

3. Mier Y Terán Report
Mexican government sent officials to investigate Anglo American influence in Texas and suspicions that the United States wanted to claim Texas lands.
1829-General Mier y Terán recommended that Mexico take action to control Anglo Texans “or Mexico would soon lose control

4. Law of April 6, 1830 The result of the Mier y Terán Report:
Stopped all immigration from U.S.
Cancelled Anglo American land grants not already fulfilled
Forbid colonists from bringing slaves to Texas
Placed customs duty taxes on imported goods from U.S.
Built more Mexican forts to guard the borders

5. Turtle Bayou Resolution of June 13, 1832
Colonists pledged their support and loyalty to Mexico and its new president, President Santa Anna
Colonists thought Santa Anna was on “their side” because he said he was in favor of the States’ Rights Constitution of 1824
They were wrong!

6. CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP IN MEXICAN GOVERNMENT
Summer of 1832
Centralist Bustamonte resigns as president
“Federalist” Santa Anna takes over as Mexican president and head of the army
Santa Anna switches to Centralist beliefs and becomes a ruthless dictator

7. Texas Conventions of 1832 & 1832
San Felipe, October Texas colonists sent leaders to meet and discuss growing tensions between Texans and the Mexican government
They resolved that Texas should be made a separate Mexican state and immigration from U.S be allowed again
The Convention of 1833 created a constitution (plan of govt.) for the anticipated new state

8. Stephen F. Austin’s Arrest
Austin was arrested while on his way back from a meeting in Mexico City w/ Santa Anna
Austin had written a
letter that was
intercepted by Mexican
officials. It suggested
Texas should separate
from Coahuila y Tejas
and U.S. immigration
be resumed
He was charged with treason and sent to
Mexican jail for over a year

10. Battle of Gonzales Oct 2, 1835 Settlers in Gonzales
had a 6 pound cannon that they dared Mexican officials to “come and take it”
When Mexican soldiers arrived, settlers fired the cannon at them
The soldiers retreated to San Antonio

11. Battle of Goliad October 9, 1835
Texans took small Mexican garrison (fort) by surprise and defeated them after only 30 minutes
2nd victory for the Texans convinced many Texas could win independence

12. Siege of San Antonio Béxar Dec. 9, 1835
Texans with help of Ben Milam and Frank Johnson seized San Antonio and outlasted General Cós
He asked for surrender terms and agreed to honor the Constitution of 1824

13. Convention of 1836- Declaration of Independence
Held at town of Washington-on-the-Brazos March 1-16, 1836
George Childress and a committee drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence based on the U.S. Declaration of Independence; it listed grievances Texans had against the Mexican government
Delegates also wrote a constitution for the new govt. that included a Bill of Rights

14. Battle of the Alamo March 6, 1836
When Santa Anna hears of Siege of San Antonio, he is furious and returns two months later with over 6,000 Mexican soldiers
Mexican army defeated Texans on Mar. 6, 1836, ordering all Texas defenders be put to death

15. Battle of Coleta Creek & Massacre of Texans at Goliad March 20, 1836
General Urrea’s army caught Colonel Fannin’s troops by surprise as they were retreating from Goliad. Texans were marched back to Goliad and imprisoned.
Under Santa Anna’a orders
Urrea ignored the terms of
surrender and mass
executed everyone

16. Battle of San Jacinto April 21, 1836
Texas troops led by Sam Houston issued the battle cry, “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!” and defeated the Mexican army.
The next day, Santa Anna was captured hiding in the tall grasses, dressed as a common soldier.

17. Treaty of Velasco May 14, 1836
On May 14, 1836 both sides- Texas and Mexico- signed the Treaty of Velasco giving Texas its independence