Chapter 10 Sections 2 and 3

General Urrea Marches North Colonel Frank Johnson and 50 Texans are defeated at San Patricio. Only 5 live. Colonel Frank Johnson and 50 Texans are defeated at San Patricio. Only 5 live. Dr. James Grant’s 50 Texans are routed at Agua Dulce Creek. Only 6 survive. Dr. James Grant’s 50 Texans are routed at Agua Dulce Creek. Only 6 survive.

Fighting at Refugio Urrea marched on Fannin and 300 Texans at Goliad. Urrea marched on Fannin and 300 Texans at Goliad. Fannin sends Captain Amon B. King with 30 soldiers to help civilians in Refugio. Urrea surrounds them in the town. Fannin sends Captain Amon B. King with 30 soldiers to help civilians in Refugio. Urrea surrounds them in the town. Fannin sends Colonel William Ward with 100 more soldiers to further assist King. Fannin sends Colonel William Ward with 100 more soldiers to further assist King. All wind up getting captured or killed because of bad decisions. All wind up getting captured or killed because of bad decisions.

The Battle of Coleto March 14: Houston orders Fannin to retreat and meet up with his forces at Gonzales. March 14: Houston orders Fannin to retreat and meet up with his forces at Gonzales. March 20: Urrea surrounds Fannin’s men, near Coleto Creek. March 20: Urrea surrounds Fannin’s men, near Coleto Creek. March 20: Texans, caught in the open, defended themselves well against overwhelming odds. March 20: Texans, caught in the open, defended themselves well against overwhelming odds. March 21: After the Mexicans are reinforced, Fannin surrenders. March 21: After the Mexicans are reinforced, Fannin surrenders.

Remember Goliad Most Texans thought they would be honorably treated as prisoners, eventually to be freed and go home. Most Texans thought they would be honorably treated as prisoners, eventually to be freed and go home. Santa Anna, against Urrea’s recommendation, decided to execute them all. He used an obscure law to justify the murders of hundreds of unarmed Texans. He was trying to make an intimidating point. Santa Anna, against Urrea’s recommendation, decided to execute them all. He used an obscure law to justify the murders of hundreds of unarmed Texans. He was trying to make an intimidating point. March 27: Most were marched outside of Goliad and shot. Fannin and the wounded were shot later inside the town. Only a few managed to escape in the confusion. This cowardly act would not have the effect Santa Anna had intended. March 27: Most were marched outside of Goliad and shot. Fannin and the wounded were shot later inside the town. Only a few managed to escape in the confusion. This cowardly act would not have the effect Santa Anna had intended.

Sam Houston Assumes Command March 11: Houston and 374 men learn the fate of those at the Alamo. Houston ordered a retreat to the Colorado River, then the Brazos River, and finally stopping to train for 2 weeks at Jared Groces plantation. The men wanted to fight, not retreat!

Runaway Scrape After learning the fate of those at the Alamo and Goliad, most Texans thought Santa Anna would kill them all. Thousands of civilians fled in a panic to the east. After learning the fate of those at the Alamo and Goliad, most Texans thought Santa Anna would kill them all. Thousands of civilians fled in a panic to the east.

Santa Anna Closes In Santa Anna began to pursue the last rebel group of Texans under Sam Houston. Santa Anna began to pursue the last rebel group of Texans under Sam Houston. Mexican supply lines were running dangerously short, making Mexican soldiers unhappy and tired. This was part of Sam Houston’s secret plan. Mexican supply lines were running dangerously short, making Mexican soldiers unhappy and tired. This was part of Sam Houston’s secret plan. Santa Anna took 700 soldiers and began to chase the temporary Texan government. By April 20, he had turned north to find Houston again. Santa Anna took 700 soldiers and began to chase the temporary Texan government. By April 20, he had turned north to find Houston again.

Battle of San Jacinto April 20: A small skirmish occurs while Texans move into position. April 20: A small skirmish occurs while Texans move into position. April 21: Deaf Smith burned the bridge at Vince’s Bayou. This left no retreat for either Army. At 3:00, Houston orders the attack. April 21: Deaf Smith burned the bridge at Vince’s Bayou. This left no retreat for either Army. At 3:00, Houston orders the attack. Texans shouted “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!” as the fought. Texans shouted “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!” as the fought. The Battle lasted 18 minutes. 9 Texans were killed, 30 were wounded. The Battle lasted 18 minutes. 9 Texans were killed, 30 were wounded. 630 Mexicans were killed, 730 were captured. 630 Mexicans were killed, 730 were captured. Sam Houston was shot in the ankle by a musket ball. Sam Houston was shot in the ankle by a musket ball. Santa Anna was captured the next day hiding in a barn. Santa Anna was captured the next day hiding in a barn.

Time for a Decision Since the Consultation in November, Texans still had not declared independence. Since the Consultation in November, Texans still had not declared independence.

The Convention of 1836 March 1: Washington-on-the-Brazos: The Convention Meets. March 1: Washington-on-the-Brazos: The Convention Meets. March 2: Texans sign the declaration of independence, in 2 weeks they have a constitution written as well. March 2: Texans sign the declaration of independence, in 2 weeks they have a constitution written as well.

Texas’s Declaration of Independence George C. Childress Heads the committee to form a declaration. George C. Childress Heads the committee to form a declaration. Modeled after the U.S. Declaration of Independence Modeled after the U.S. Declaration of Independence 3 POINTS: 3 POINTS: - it declares the right of revolution, lists grievances and complaints against Mexico, and finally declares Texas Independence. - it declares the right of revolution, lists grievances and complaints against Mexico, and finally declares Texas Independence. March 2, 1836: The Convention votes to approve the declaration. This is Texas Independence Day! March 2, 1836: The Convention votes to approve the declaration. This is Texas Independence Day!

Establishing a Government 2 weeks were spent writing a Texas Constitution, again modeled after the U.S. 2 weeks were spent writing a Texas Constitution, again modeled after the U.S. They created the Ad-Interim Government. Taking over from the provisional government set up at the Convention of November They created the Ad-Interim Government. Taking over from the provisional government set up at the Convention of November Ad-Interim = Temporary Ad-Interim = Temporary David G. Burnet was Ad-Interim President of the Republic. David G. Burnet was Ad-Interim President of the Republic. Sam Houston was again appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Texas Army. Sam Houston was again appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Texas Army. March 17: The Convention ends. The Ad-Interim Government begins to retreat from Santa Anna’s Advancing army. March 17: The Convention ends. The Ad-Interim Government begins to retreat from Santa Anna’s Advancing army.

The Treaties of Velasco Burnet takes his government to Harrisburg, then Galveston, as Santa Anna chases them. All the way to Galveston Island! Burnet takes his government to Harrisburg, then Galveston, as Santa Anna chases them. All the way to Galveston Island! After San Jacinto, Santa Anna orders the Mexican Army south of the Rio Grande. After San Jacinto, Santa Anna orders the Mexican Army south of the Rio Grande. 2 Treaties are signed at the town of Velasco. 1 is public, 1 is private. 2 Treaties are signed at the town of Velasco. 1 is public, 1 is private. In the public treaty, Santa Anna agrees never to fight Texas again, and to withdraw his soldiers. Also, all prisoners are to be exchanged. In the public treaty, Santa Anna agrees never to fight Texas again, and to withdraw his soldiers. Also, all prisoners are to be exchanged. In the secret treaty, Santa Anna promises to work for Mexico’s recognition of Texas independence, including a Rio Grande border. In return, Santa Anna will be released, unharmed. In the secret treaty, Santa Anna promises to work for Mexico’s recognition of Texas independence, including a Rio Grande border. In return, Santa Anna will be released, unharmed. Most Texans wanted to execute Santa Anna, but we gave our word, and released him several months later. Most Texans wanted to execute Santa Anna, but we gave our word, and released him several months later.

Establishing the Republic September 1836: Sam Houston is elected the 1st President of the Republic of Texas. September 1836: Sam Houston is elected the 1st President of the Republic of Texas. Texans also vote 3,277 to 91 for immediate annexation to the United States. Texans also vote 3,277 to 91 for immediate annexation to the United States. Annexation = The act of adding or joining a territory to an existing one. Annexation = The act of adding or joining a territory to an existing one.