Texas Revolution

Texas Revolution

Period: Oct 1, 1835 to Dec 30, 1836

Battle of Gonzales

Oct 2, 1835

The first battle of the Texas Revolution. Which was a skirmish against Mexico for a cannon.

The Constitutional Convention of 1836

Mar 2, 1836

The day people met to write and discuss the constitution for Texas.

Battle of the Alamo

Mar 6, 1836

It was a battle at the Alamo mission.The battle was Commanded by Travis. There were no Texan survivors and Mexico ended up winning.

Battle of Coleto Creek

Mar 20, 1836

Fanin and his men were trying to head for Victoria and were stopped by Colonel Urrea which started the Battle of Coleto. Fannin didn't want to lose his since they were out numbered, so he surrendered thinking his men would be just prisoners of war.

Goliad Massacre

Mar 27, 1836

Fannin and his men that had surrendered at the Battle of Coleto Creek who were now supposedly prisons of war. By order of Santa Anna, Fannin and his men were executed.

Battle of San Jacinto

Apr 21, 1836

It was the last battle of the Texas Revolution. Sam Houston led his army against Santa Anna's. Texas won which lead to declaring their independence from Mexico.