“There is no other way, War is our only hope.” - Stephen F. Austin Texas Revolutionary War (October May 1836).

The Cause of the War Due to the Fredonian Revolt, the Mexican Government enacted more strict laws against the Texans, which caused them to rebel.

Definitions Battle- skirmishes that can last from 5 mins to 6 months. War- a large scale conflict between different sides, that can last 10 to 20 years. Ad interim- temporary government until a permanent one can be established. Runaway Scrape- after hearing of the Massacre, Texans gathered their belongings and headed toward the Sabine River. Treaty- a document ending a war

The Battle of Goliad When: October 10, 1835 (Eight days after Gonzales). Who: Captain George Collingsworth (Texans), General Martin Perfecto de Cos (Mexicans), and Juan Lopez Sandoval who protected the fort. Where: Fort Presido La Bahia, near Goliad. Why: Collingsworth moved his men toward Goliad and because the Mexican army was split, the Texans stormed the fort and the Mexican soldiers were forced to surrender. What: The battle lasted 30 mins, with a Texans victory and the Texans took $10,000 worth of provisions back as well as many cannons.

The Massacre at Goliad When: March 27, 1836 Who: Colonel Jose Nicholas Portilla (Mexicans); Colonel Fannin (Texans). Where: Goliad, on Bexar Road Why: Portilla took 342 Texan prisoners and executed them. Once the prisoners were organized in columns, the Mexican soldiers fired upon them from point- blank range. Of the 342 soldiers, only three escaped. What: The massacre sent a message to the Texans that Santa Anna wanted to win this war at all costs. It became a battling cry for the Texans.

Texas Documents While the war was being fought, George C. Childress wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence in March The delegates voted unanimously to accept the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, In March1836 the delegates approved the Texas Constitution, and chose David G. Burnet as the Ad Interim President.

Texas Declaration vs. U.S. Declaration Texas Declaration (1836)U.S. Declaration (1776) Claimed Mexico had deprived them of: Freedom of Religion Right to Bear Arms Right to a Trial by Jury Right to Petition A system of Education March 2 nd is celebrated as Texas Independence Day. Claimed England had deprived them of: Freedom of Religion Right to Bear Arms Right to Trial by Jury