The Revolutionary Spirit Grows

The Capture of Goliad Presidio La Bahia at Goliad was a vital fort It guarded the road between San Antonio and port of Copano Whoever had power over Copano, Goliad, and San Antonio controlled South Texas Texans heard Cos had brought supplies and a shipment of silver to fort Texans reach fort at night and surprise the Mexicans

Battle lasted only 30 minutes No Texans died in battle

Establishing a Government August 1835 Texans called a meeting to discuss the future of Texas Was called Consultation Not all could attend at first 58 delegates attended and created the Permanent Council Permanent Council- 1st state government of Texas

Council disbanded when the Consultation started Council had set up postal system and send soldiers and supplies to Texas

Consultations Work Not all delegates agreed on War’s purpose Some favored freedom from Mexico, others wanted to stay a part of Mexico Consultation sent Stephen F Austin and 2 others to U.S. to seek help against Santa Anna Set up a short term government, called a Provisional Government

Provisional Government consisted of a governor and legislature Consultation also put Sam Houston in charge of the army

Siege of San Antonio Cos reached San Antonio on Oct 9, 1835 Puts some soldiers in town others in mission (Alamo) Austin and 300 Texans march to San Antonio Austin’s army began a siege at San Antonio Cos’ army quickly used up their supplies

The Grass fight Texans spot Mexican troops with a large number of mules heading toward San Antonio Believe they have silver to pay troops Texans attack Mexicans and after a fierce battle, Mexicans flee Texans end up finding grass which Mexicans were bringing for their horses

Capture of San Antonio Texans decide to capture San Antonio after hearing about how low Mexican spirits were After 4 days of fighting , Cos surrenders the town Texans let Cos’ troops go after they pledge not to return to Texas Army had beaten a force 3 times its size