1. Road to Independence The Capture of San Antonio p. 210 - 213

2. The Grass Fight In November 1835, Austin left to plead for aid from the United States. In November 1835, Austin left to plead for aid from the United States. Edward Burleson was chosen to command the volunteer army in his absence. Edward Burleson was chosen to command the volunteer army in his absence. Under Burleson’s command, Texans attacked Mexicans and captured mules thought to be carrying silver. Under Burleson’s command, Texans attacked Mexicans and captured mules thought to be carrying silver. After the battle, Texans discovered the mules were not carrying silver, but grass for Cos’ cavalry horses. After the battle, Texans discovered the mules were not carrying silver, but grass for Cos’ cavalry horses. This skirmish became known as the “Grass Fight.” This skirmish became known as the “Grass Fight.”

3. The Assault on San Antonio Ben Milam, an empresario, gathered about 300 volunteer soldiers to attack San Antonio. Ben Milam, an empresario, gathered about 300 volunteer soldiers to attack San Antonio. Milam is known for his famous plea, “Who will go with old Ben Milam into San Antonio?” Milam is known for his famous plea, “Who will go with old Ben Milam into San Antonio?” Milam split his men into 2 columns and began the assault in December. Milam split his men into 2 columns and began the assault in December. On the third day of the battle (also called the Siege of Bexar), Milam was killed, and Frank W. Johnson took command. On the third day of the battle (also called the Siege of Bexar), Milam was killed, and Frank W. Johnson took command.

4. The Assault on San Antonio During the fighting, the Mexican forces were driven toward the center of town and took refuge in the abandoned mission known as the Alamo. During the fighting, the Mexican forces were driven toward the center of town and took refuge in the abandoned mission known as the Alamo. Cos asked for surrender terms and promised to never fight against the colonists or the Constitution of 1824. Cos asked for surrender terms and promised to never fight against the colonists or the Constitution of 1824. He and his soldiers were allowed to return to Mexico a few days later. He and his soldiers were allowed to return to Mexico a few days later. The Texas army now held both Goliad and the Alamo. The Texas army now held both Goliad and the Alamo.

5. Tejanos and African Americans Join the Fight The siege of Bexar had divided the Tejanos of San Antonio; most stayed neutral, but some helped Cos. The siege of Bexar had divided the Tejanos of San Antonio; most stayed neutral, but some helped Cos. More than 100 Tejanos fought for the Texas army, most serving under Captain Juan N. Seguin. More than 100 Tejanos fought for the Texas army, most serving under Captain Juan N. Seguin. Free African Americans also helped fight for Texas independence. Free African Americans also helped fight for Texas independence.

6. The Provisional Government While the fighting was raging at San Antonio, the provisional government carried on the work of the Permanent Council, a group formed before the Consultation met. The Permanent Council: While the fighting was raging at San Antonio, the provisional government carried on the work of the Permanent Council, a group formed before the Consultation met. The Permanent Council: –Created a post office –Made plans for a navy and army –Appealed to U.S. citizens for more men, money and supplies. Governor of the provisional government and members of the general council quarreled frequently; neither side would cooperate with the other and this almost broke down the government. Governor of the provisional government and members of the general council quarreled frequently; neither side would cooperate with the other and this almost broke down the government.