LEVEL Unit 5: The Texas Revolution Ch. 9, Sect. 1 – The Revolution Begins

Why did the Mexican Army send more troops to Texas? Mexican authorities became worried about men such as William B. Travis General Cos planned to arrest Texas rebels and take them to Mexico City in chains Texans formed committees of correspondence to keep colonists informed General Martin Perfecto de Cos - Commander of Mexican forces in Coahuila y Texas and Brother-in-law of Santa Anna

What was the Battle of Gonzales? October 2, 1835 – First battle of Texas Revolution Colonel Ugartechea ordered city of Gonzales to give up a small cannon 160 Texans led by Colonel John H. Moore refused and decorated it with a flag “Come and Take it” Mexican troops withdrew and no Texans were killed Texans at Gonzales decorated their cannon with a white flag daring Mexican soldiers to “Come and Take it”

Why is Gonzales known as the “Lexington of Texas”? Lexington was first battle of American Revolution British attempted to take ammunition away from American colonists Both stories are very similar

What happened at Goliad? October 9, 1835 – 100 men take the fort at Goliad, Texas. Texans overconfident—believed Mexican troops could be defeated easily Texans prepared to march against Cos in San Antonio—the Mexican stronghold of TX La Bahia fort at Goliad

Why did the Texans lay siege at San Antonio? Stephen F. Austin gathered 300 men at Gonzales to march to San Antonio – 100 join on the way. This is the “Army of the People” Texans began a siege at San Antonio. Trying to force Mexicans to surrender due to lack of supplies.

Siege of San Antonio

What was the Consultation? November 3, 1835 – During siege of San Antonio, others met at San Felipe. The Peace Party proposed to declare loyalty to the Mexican Constitution of 1824 War Party wanted to declare independence from Mexico

How did Consultation delegates vote? 58 Delegates met from 14 towns and districts 14 voted for independence 33 voted against 11 no vote Ad offering land in exchange for supporting rebellion against Santa Anna

What statement did the Consultation adopt? “Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled” Declared loyalty to Mexico Pledged support to Constitution of 1824 Opposed Santa Anna Urged Mexican citizens to join them Offered land to those that helped

What was the Provisional Government? Temporary government Governor Lieutenant Governor General council with one representative from each municipality Powers were vague…leads to conflict Created a regular army under Sam Houston SFA sent to U.S. to plead for aid General Sam Houston