Warm Up Do you think Texas had the right to Revolt against Mexico and why?

Texas Revolution 1835-1836

Battle of Gonzales October 2, 1835 Commanders: Mexican: Colonel Ugartechea Texan: Colonel John H. Moore.

Ugartechea ordered the people of Gonzales to surrender the small brass cannon. The Texans refused, buried the cannon in a peach orchard and waited for reinforcements. The Texan forces dug up the canon and mounted it on the wagon. They flew a white flag with the words “Come and Take It” The Mexican forces arrived and faced 160 Texans

Battle of Gonzales Fighting ensued and one Mexican soldier killed. The Mexicans retreated. The war has begun!

Ben Milam and San Antonio Ben Milam led 300 men to attack General Cos in San Antonio. Texans won and forced all Mexican troops out of Texas.

The Mexican Army moves February 1836 Santa Anna led 6000 Mexican troops across the Rio Grande Wanting revenge against the rebellious Texans, Santa Anna marched to San Antonio General Jose Urrea led Mexican soilders across Matamoros towards Goliad

The Battle of the Alamo Date: February 23, 1836 –March 6, 1836 Commanders: Mexican: Santa Anna Texan: Jim Bowie and William B. Travis

Texas troops built up their defenses as the Mexican forces approached Texas. As the Mexican troops marched into the city, the defenders, gathered food, ammunition, and other supplies from local citizens. Santa Anna arrived and demanded surrender! The Texans replied with a cannon shot!

Battle of the Alamo Santa Anna ordered a large blood-red flag be raised so the defenders within the Alamo could see it. This “no quarter flag” meant that Santa Anna would leave no survivors.

Battle of the Alamo William B. Travis, the commander of the Alamo sent forth couriers carrying pleas for help to communities in Texas. On the eighth day of the siege, a band of 32 volunteers from Gonzales arrived, bringing the number of defenders to nearly two hundred.

Battle of the Alamo The Texas army was NOT prepared for the Mexican army. Colonel James Neil had 100 troops in San Antonio. Colonel James Fannin had 400 troops in Goliad. General Sam Houston was VERY concerned! Texas army was UNPREPARED and UNORGANIZED!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y9TqBLfZgk

The final assault came before daybreak on the morning of March 6, 1836, as columns of Mexican soldiers emerged from the predawn darkness and headed for the Alamo's walls. Cannon and small arms fire from inside the Alamo beat back several attacks.

By sunrise, the battle had ended and Santa Anna entered the Alamo compound to survey the scene of his victory.

Remember the Alamo became a battle cry and symbol to Texans that they must fight on at any cost!

Alamo Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9T5HMtr0WA

Slit throat- song of No Quarter, No Mercy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKD5TgHWyxM

Flag flying at Alamo- what does it mean?

Warm Up Why do you thin it would be hard for Mexico to accept Texas as an Independent Country?

Battle at Goliad Date: March 27 Commanders Mexican: General Urrea Texan: James Fannin

Battle of Goliad Colonel Fannin and his 400 troops were surrounded by General Urrea outside Goliad. Fannin surrendered. He was outnumbered. The Texans were held at Goliad for a week. Urrea was ordered by Santa Anna to execute the 400 Texans on March 27.

The Massacre The Texans were not told of their fate. They were marched unarmed into a field and then fired upon. Some of the Texans escaped. The Angel of Goliad- Francita Alvarez helped many escape.

James Fannin

Battle of San Jacinto Date: April 21, 1836 Commander Mexican: Santa Anna Texan: Sam Houston

San Jacinto Houston began to prepare his army now almost 1200. He began retreating east toward the Brazos River. MANY criticized him but he ignored them. Houston trained and drilled his soldiers. They increased their weapons (many from the US)

The Battle The Mexican Army was exhausted from marching and fighting. Houston led about 900 troops including Juan Seguin’s Tejano unit. Yelling “Remember the Alamo!” “Remember Goliad!” they attacked. The battle last 18 minutes. 9 Texans died but 630 Mexicans were dead.

Santa Anna disappeared but was later found hiding in the marsh dressed as a regular solider. Houston would not allow Santa Anna to be killed. WHY??? We needed him to recognize Texas independence so the war and all future wars would be over!

April 21, 1836 Texans won their independence from Mexico in one of the most decisive victories in History!

Sam Houston He was the leader of the Regular Texas Army during the Texas Revolution He won the battle of San Jacinto He was the first President of the Republic of Texas He would negotiate the Annexation of Texas into the United States

Lorenzo De Zavala He was a Mexican National He was a political reformist who supported the Mexican Constitution of 1824 He became upset with President Santa Anna and moved to Texas to help reform the Mexican Government He wanted to reform Mexico but when he realized this was not possible he supported the Texas Revolution He helped to frame the Texas Constitution and was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence He was the Texas Republic’s first Vice President

George Childress Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Sent to Washington D.C. in an attempt to get the U.S. government to recognize Texas as an independent country. Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Sent to Washington D.C. in an attempt to get the U.S. government to recognize Texas as an independent country.

Juan Seguin Formed a group of nearly 40 Tejanos to help fight before Battle of Alamo His group helped to capture San Antonio Left the siege at the Alamo to get more volunteers

William B Travis Colonel and hero at the Battle of the Alamo Authored famous letter from Alamo which rallied support for Texans (support did not come)

Santa Anna The dictator of Mexico who led the Mexican army during the Texas Revolution Commander of Mexican army at the Alamo. He was captured at the Battle of San Jacinto and signed the peace treaty at Velasco

James Fannin Commander at Goliad where his troops were captured and executed by order of Santa Anna. He was executed last. “Remember Goliad” became a Texas battle cry

Closing Activity Make a timeline of the four Battles and the list the most important detail for each Battle