Start of the Texas Revolution Name__________________________________Date___________________Class Period___ Start of the Texas Revolution

ACTS OF THE CONSULTATION Established a ____________________________based upon the Constitution of 1824. Established a ________, a regular Texas army and appointed ____ _____________ Major General. Set up a ____________________________ Created a new _______________ office, led by Governor Henry Smith, who had the power to __________________ _________. Established a policy to grant ________ to citizens supporting _________ and to volunteer ____________ from the United States. ACTS OF THE CONSULTATION 1835 Sent Stephen F. Austin to the United States to obtain a __________. Created a _______________ and a _______________ department. Created a general council of _____________ from each municipality that could ____ _______. Analyze Charts: What was the main goal of the Consultation? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Provisional government The battle of gonzales The grass fight The old eighteen San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) Capture of goliad quiz Consultation of 1835

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Similarities between the Texas Revolution to the American Revolution Many Anglo Texans were the children or grandchildren of patriots who had fought in the American Revolution. Now they, too, took up arms against their rulers. In 1775, Americans had rebelled against a distant ruler in Great Britain. Now, Texans were rebelling against control by faraway rulers in Mexico City.

Comparing the Texas Revolution to the American Revolution This painting shows U.S. General George Washington crossing the Delaware River. The event was a turning point in the American Revolution.

Similarities between the Texas Revolution to the American Revolution Great Britain originally left the colonists alone. The colonists began to develop the colonies largely on their own. Great Britain feared losing control over the colonies and cracked down. King George III denied the colonists their rights. Colonists believed in self-government and lived over 3,000 miles away from the seat of government in England. The Continental Army was made up of untrained volunteers. Colonists felt they had little representation in the English Parliament. England sent troops to the American colonies to force taxes on the colonists. Mexico originally left the settlers alone. The settlers began to develop Texas largely on their own. Mexico feared losing control over Texas and cracked down. Similarities between the Texas Revolution to the American Revolution Santa Anna denied the settlers their rights. Settlers believed in self-government and lived over 1,200 miles away from the seat of government in Mexico City. The Texas troops were made up of untrained volunteers. Settlers were upset at having to pay taxes to Mexico. Mexico sent troops to Texas to force policy changes on the settlers.

Battle of Anahuac - Recap Mexican troops enforced trade and immigration laws. Texans felt the taxes were being collected unfairly. A battle was started: -Several Texans were thrown in jail. -Mexican official forced to surrender and leave Texas! The Anglos’ uprising at Anahuac in June 1835 made Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea (oo-ahr-teh-CHEH-ah) nervous in San Antonio.

After Anahuac, Colonel Ugartechea worried that the Texans would use the cannon against Mexican forces. Four years earlier, Mexican leaders had loaned a small cannon to the Texans at nearby Gonzales to fight Comanches.

Ugartechea decided to take back the cannon in case of any trouble. Colonel Ugartechea knew that General Cós and about 300 Mexican troops were on their way to San Antonio to arrest Texas leaders who opposed Santa Anna. He sent a small group of soldiers to Gonzales to bring it back. Ugartechea decided to take back the cannon in case of any trouble.

Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico.

Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico.

Tension at Gonzales- Alcalde (mayor) stalls and hides for more time The Old Eighteen- 18 armed Texans keep Mexican soldiers on the other side of the Guadalupe river until more Texans can arrive. The Texas Revolution Begins- a brief fight, 1 Mexican soldier died no Texans.. Rest of Mexican soldiers marched back to San Antonio.

Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico. 18 armed Texans that kept Mexican soldiers on the other side of the Guadalupe river until more Texans arrived.

Texans’ refusal to give up the cannon at Gonzales led to the Battle of Gonzales and the start of the Texas Revolution in 1835.

Presidio La Bahia Significance – Cut off Mexican army’s supply routes. General Cos and his troops left Goliad to help put down the rebellion in Gonzales. 27 Mexican soldiers surrendered after 30 minutes – Texans took Goliad! Significance – Cut off Mexican army’s supply routes. Volunteer army consisting of about 120 Texans, including 30 Tejanos, attacked Goliad while Cos was gone.

Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico. 18 armed Texans that kept Mexican soldiers on the other side of the Guadalupe river until more Texans arrived. Volunteer army consisting of about 120 Texans, including 30 Tejanos, attacked Goliad while Cos was gone. Texans took Goliad! Significance – Cut off Mexican army’s supply routes.

Consultation of 1835 A meeting, called the Consultation, was called to discuss the future of Texas. 98 delegates from all parts of Texas were to gather in Washington-on-the-Brazos in October.

Consultation of 1835 Not All Texans Support the Revolution ( ). The Consultation Creates the Provisional (temporary) Government- -They did NOT declare independence -They were fighting for the Constitution of 1824. If Mexico didn’t go back to Federal Government THEN they would fight for independence SAM HOUSTON Put in Charge of Army Power should be shared between the states and the national government

Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico. 18 armed Texans that kept Mexican soldiers on the other side of the Guadalupe river until more Texans arrived. Volunteer army consisting of about 120 Texans, including 30 Tejanos, attacked Goliad while Cos was gone. Texans took Goliad! Significance – Cut off Mexican army’s supply routes. Created the Provisional (temporary) Government: -Did NOT declare independence; -Fighting for the Constitution of 1824. SAM HOUSTON Put in Charge of Army

Provisional Government Established a regular Texas army and appointed Sam Houston Major General. A regular army is the official army of a state or country.

Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico. A temporary government based on the Constitution of 1824. Established a regular army – the official army of a state or country. 18 armed Texans that kept Mexican soldiers on the other side of the Guadalupe river until more Texans arrived. Volunteer army consisting of about 120 Texans, including 30 Tejanos, attacked Goliad while Cos was gone. Texans took Goliad! Significance – Cut off Mexican army’s supply routes. Created the Provisional (temporary) Government: -Did NOT declare independence; -Fighting for the Constitution of 1824. SAM HOUSTON Put in Charge of Army

ACTS OF THE CONSULTATION Established a provisional government based upon the Constitution of 1824. Established a militia, a regular Texas army and appointed Sam Houston Major General. Set up a postal system Created a new executive office, led by Governor Henry Smith, who had the power to establish laws. Established a policy to grant land to citizens supporting Texas and to volunteer soldiers from the United States. ACTS OF THE CONSULTATION 1835 Sent Stephen F. Austin to the United States to obtain a loan. Created a judiciary and a treasury department. Created a general council of representatives from each municipality that could tax imports. Analyze Charts: What was the main goal of the Consultation? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Siege and Capture of San Antonio Meanwhile, General Cós reached San Antonio on October 9, 1835. Cós had about 800 troops under his command. He placed some in the town and some in a nearby abandoned mission, now used as a fortress. The mission had been known as San Antonio de Valero, but Texans knew it better by another name—the Alamo.

A Texas soldier spotted some Mexican soldiers just outside A Texas soldier spotted some Mexican soldiers just outside of San Antonio with a large number of mules. It was said that the mules carried silver to pay Mexican soldiers. November 26, 1835 The Texans, led by Jim Bowie, attacked the Mexicans and after a fierce battle the Mexicans fled to S.A., leaving the mules behind. The Texans captured the mules only to find out that they were carrying grass for Cos’ horses!

Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico. A temporary government based on the Constitution of 1824. Established a regular army – the official army of a state or country. Texans, led by Jim Bowie, attacked Mexican soldiers traveling with mules because they thought the mules were carrying silver. The mules were carrying grass for Cos’ horses. 18 armed Texans that kept Mexican soldiers on the other side of the Guadalupe river until more Texans arrived. Volunteer army consisting of about 120 Texans, including 30 Tejanos, attacked Goliad while Cos was gone. Texans took Goliad! Significance – Cut off Mexican army’s supply routes. Created the Provisional (temporary) Government: -Did NOT declare independence; -Fighting for the Constitution of 1824. SAM HOUSTON Put in Charge of Army

The Siege and Capture of San Antonio Stephen F. Austin Lays Siege to San Antonio. The Siege Continues for 7 weeks… American fighters arrive to help Texans Capture San Antonio- Dec. 10, 1835 General Cos surrendered at the Alamo Almost 400 Mexican soldiers died in the siege of San Antonio. Only 2 Texans died!

Santa Anna was furious that his army had been defeated by the Texans!!

Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico. A temporary government based on the Constitution of 1824. Established a regular army – the official army of a state or country. Texans, led by Jim Bowie, attacked Mexican soldiers traveling with mules because they thought the mules were carrying silver. The mules were carrying grass for Cos’ horses. 18 armed Texans that kept Mexican soldiers on the other side of the Guadalupe river until more Texans arrived. Volunteer army consisting of about 120 Texans, including 30 Tejanos, attacked Goliad while Cos was gone. Texans took Goliad! Significance – Cut off Mexican army’s supply routes. Texans, led by Stephen F. Austin, Capture San Antonio- Dec. 10, 1835 General Cos surrendered at the Alamo. Santa Anna was furious that his army was defeated by the Texans. Created the Provisional (temporary) Government: -Did NOT declare independence; -Fighting for the Constitution of 1824. SAM HOUSTON Put in Charge of Army

1. 2. 3. 4. Texans- Refused to return the cannon. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texans- Refused to return the cannon. Made a flag – “COME AND TAKE IT”. Proved they were willing to use military force against Mexico. A temporary government based on the Constitution of 1824. Established a regular army – the official army of a state or country. Texans, led by Jim Bowie, attacked Mexican soldiers traveling with mules because they thought the mules were carrying silver. The mules were carrying grass for Cos’ horses. 18 armed Texans that kept Mexican soldiers on the other side of the Guadalupe river until more Texans arrived. Volunteer army consisting of about 120 Texans, including 30 Tejanos, attacked Goliad while Cos was gone. Texans took Goliad! Significance – Cut off Mexican army’s supply routes. Texans, led by Stephen F. Austin, Capture San Antonio- Dec. 10, 1835 General Cos surrendered at the Alamo. Santa Anna was furious that his army was defeated by the Texans. Created the Provisional (temporary) Government: -Did NOT declare independence; -Fighting for the Constitution of 1824. SAM HOUSTON Put in Charge of Army 1. 2. 3. 4.

Quiz: Comparing the Texas Revolution to the American Revolution 1. Why were Texans fighting? A. freedom from tyranny B. rejection of taxation without representation C. new Mexican policies D. the right to free speech

Quiz: The Battle of Gonzales 2. What is the significance of the fight at Goliad? A. The Texan settlers gained another stronghold. B. It was the site of the first casualty of the revolution. C. The Mexicans defeated the Texans. D. The Texans triumphed even though they were vastly outnumbered.

Quiz: Establishing a New Government 3. Why was a regular army important? A. They were better trained than militia. B. They had uniforms and were easily identified. C. They were paid for their service. D. They were loyal to the same commander.

Quiz: The Siege and Capture of San Antonio 4. What was the result of the siege of San Antonio? A. The Mexicans surrendered, and the war was over. B. The Mexicans surrendered, but the war was far from over. C. The Mexicans starved the Texans, and the war was over. D. The Mexicans starved the Texans, and the war was far from over.