Texan Revolution By: Dusty Register

Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna -- President of Mexico as well as General of Mexican Army -- Fought against Spain for Mexico’s independence

Sam Houston -- Named Commander in Chief of Texas in February of 1836 -- Signed Texan Declaration of Independence in 1836 -- Went on to become President of the Republic of Texas.

Causes of Revolution Mexico feared Texan rebellion Mexico imposed bans on things like slavery and immigration from U.S. to Texas Mexico implemented high tariffs on imported goods Mexico dictated crop growth

Battle for the Alamo After several defeats, Sam Houston retreated past San Antonio into North Texas. Houston assigned several men to retrieve artillery at the Alamo mission. Unaware of the Mexican’s route into Texas, only a few hundred men were sent to the Alamo. Santa’s army marched on the Alamo and won the battle in 11 days. This gave Sam Houston and his generals enough time to gather more troops and plan his next attack.

Battle of San Jacinto Houston began his retreat across Texas using a “scorched earth” policy. Turned and fought Mexican army of 1700 with army of 900. Santa Anna told his men to relax; Houston would not attack his superior force. Houston attacked while Mexican troops were resting Battle was over in 18 minutes

Battle of San Jacinto

Aftermath A few years after Santa Anna’s defeat, Texas was made part of the U.S. under governor Sam Houston Santa Anna, after a series of other conflicts, was exiled to Cuba

Comparison Between French and Texan Revolutions Both revolutions were created by economic problems and animosity toward leaders. Both anti-revolution leaders maintained large armies.

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