1. Section 1: The War Begins Section 2: The Consultation of 1835
CHAPTER 11
The Texas Revolution
Section 1: The War Begins
Section 2: The Consultation of 1835
Section 3: The Siege of the Alamo
Section 4: The Convention of 1836
Section 5: Independence Is Won

2. SECTION 1
The War Begins
Question:
How did the Battle of Gonzales significantly change relations between Texans and the Mexican government?

3. The War Begins SECTION 1 Causes Battle of Gonzales, October 2, 1835
Effects
Santa Anna’s 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

4. Question: What issues were debated at the Consultation?
SECTION 2
The Consultation of 1835
Question:
What issues were debated at the Consultation?

5. The Consultation of 1835 SECTION 2 Pro-war Consultation
Declaration of November 7, 1835
Pro-peace
wanted to declare Texas independence from Mexico
wanted to remain loyal to Mexico and to have the Constitution of 1824 restored, did not want to lose Tejano support
pledged loyalty to Mexico; explained that Texans had used force only for defense; warned that if the Constitution of 1824 was not restored, Texas would declare independence from Mexico

6. SECTION 3
The Siege of the Alamo
Question:
Why did Texans decide to defend the Alamo, and how did they prepare?

7. The Siege of the Alamo SECTION 3 Why Chose to Defend
Texans at the Alamo
How Prepared
strategically located along the Old San Antonio Road
one of the first towns Santa Anna’s forces would meet
Alamo and its artillery too important to destroy
built up the Alamo walls
placed 21 cannons along the Alamo walls
built palisades from which to fight

8. SECTION 4
The Convention of 1836
Question:
Who attended the Convention of 1836, and what did the Convention achieve?

9. Washington-on-the-Brazos
SECTION 4
The Convention of 1836
Results:
President:
Convention of 1836
Other Delegates:
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Richard Ellis
created a Texas Declaration of Independence
created the Constitution of 1836
set up an ad interim government
George C. Childress, Sam Houston, José Antonio Navarro, José Francisco Ruiz, Lorenzo de Zavala

10. Question: What events led to the Runaway Scrape? Independence Is Won
SECTION 5
Independence Is Won
Question:
What events led to the Runaway Scrape?

11. Independence Is Won SECTION 5 Runaway Scrape Cause
Sam Houston and other Texans learn of the fall of the Alamo.
A larger Mexican force is advancing on a smaller Texas force at Gonzales.
Runaway Scrape
Houston orders Texas forces to retreat and burn Gonzales.
Fear spreads
across Texas;
many civilians
flee eastward.

12. Chapter Wrap-Up CHAPTER 11
1. What impact did the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824 have on the events of the Texas Revolution?
2. How did Tejanos and other Texans participate in the revolution?
3. How did the geography of Texas contribute to the outcome of several battles during the Texas Revolution?