Chapter 11 THE TEXAS REVOLUTION (1835-1836) 4/13/2017 Chapter 11 THE TEXAS REVOLUTION (1835-1836) Section 1: The War Begins Section 2: The Consultation of 1835 Section 3: The Siege of the Alamo Section 4: The Convention of 1836 Section 5: Independence Is Won CHAPTER 11

SECTION 1: The War Begins OBJECTIVES Explain how the Battle of Gonzales significantly changed relations between Texans and the Mexican government. Trace the events that led to the siege of San Antonio. Describe what happened during the siege and capture of San Antonio.

EFFECTS OF THE BATTLE OF GONZALES SECTION 1: The War Begins EFFECTS OF THE BATTLE OF GONZALES Texas rebel victory Started a war between Texas and the Mexican government Increased the resolution and confidence of Texas rebels

EVENTS LEADING TO THE SIEGE AT SAN ANTONIO SECTION 1: The War Begins EVENTS LEADING TO THE SIEGE AT SAN ANTONIO Battle of Gonzales – October 2, 1824 Battle of Goliad between Cos’s army and Texas volunteer army – October 10, 1835 Election of Texas army officers and Stephen F. Austin as general – mid October 1835 Battle at Mission Concepcion between 400 Mexican soldiers and rebel army – October 28, 1835

EVENTS LEADING TO THE SIEGE AT SAN ANTONIO (continued) SECTION 1: The War Begins EVENTS LEADING TO THE SIEGE AT SAN ANTONIO (continued) Grass Fight between the Texans and Mexicans carrying feed for their starving horses – November 26, 1835 Report of a captured Mexican officer inspired Texans to pursue their siege – December 4, 1835 Texas troops attack San Antonio – December 5, 1835

SIEGE AND CAPTURE OF SAN ANTONIO SECTION 1: The War Begins SIEGE AND CAPTURE OF SAN ANTONIO Ben Milam, Francis W. Johnson, and 300 volunteers gather for an attack on San Antonio December 5, 1835 – Texas troops attack Mexican forces December 9, 1835 – Texans push the Mexican troops out of San Antonio December 10, 1835 – Cos surrenders and almost all Mexican troops leave Texas

OBJECTIVES Identify the issues debated at the Consultation. SECTION 2: The Consultation of 1835 OBJECTIVES Identify the issues debated at the Consultation. Describe the kind of government that the Consultation established and explain why problems with it arose.

ISSUES DEBATED AT THE CONSULTATION SECTION 2: The Consultation of 1835 ISSUES DEBATED AT THE CONSULTATION PRO-WAR – Wanted to declare Texas independence from Mexico PRO-PEACE – Wanted to remain loyal to Mexico; wanted to have the Constitution of 1824 restored; did not want to lost Tejano support Both groups compromised in the DECLARATION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1835

GOVERNMENT UNDER THE CONSULTATION AND ITS PROBLEMS SECTION 2: The Consultation of 1835 GOVERNMENT UNDER THE CONSULTATION AND ITS PROBLEMS Created a provisional (temporary) government The lack of clear goals and leadership led to disagreements

SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo OBJECTIVES Describe the condition of the Texas forces when the Mexican troops arrived in Texas. Explain why Texans decided to defend the Alamo and describe how they prepared. Identify how the Battle of the Alamo began and describe what occurred during its final hours.

CONDITION OF THE TEXAS FORCES SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo CONDITION OF THE TEXAS FORCES Texas troops were scattered in small groups Unprepared for an advance by Mexican troops

TEXANS DEFEND AND PREPARE THE ALAMO SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo TEXANS DEFEND AND PREPARE THE ALAMO Was strategically located along the Old San Antonio River Was one of the first towns Santa Anna’s forces would meet The Alamo and its artillery were too important to destroy

TEXANS DEFEND AND PREPARE THE ALAMO (continued) SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo TEXANS DEFEND AND PREPARE THE ALAMO (continued) Preparation consisted of building up walls and palisades from which to fight Places 21 cannons along the Alamo walls palisades – high fences made of stakes

THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO AND THE FINAL HOURS SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO AND THE FINAL HOURS William B. Travis sends one of several pleas for help Volunteers arrive from Gonzales Mexican soldiers are attacked and are briefly repulsed The Mexican army overwhelms the Texans and enters the Alamo

SECTION 4: The Convention of 1836 OBJECTIVES Identify who attended the Convention of 1836 and explain what it achieved. Describe the kind of government that the Convention established and identify the problems that the government faced.

DELEGATES TO AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CONVENTION OF 1836 SECTION 4: The Convention of 1836 DELEGATES TO AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CONVENTION OF 1836 Delegates – Richard Ellis, President; George C. Childress, Sam Houston, Jose Antonio Navarro, Jose Francisco Ruiz, Lorenzo de Zavala Accomplishments – Created Texas Declaration of Independence; set up an ad interim government; created the Constitution of 1836 ad interim – temporary

STRUCTURE AND PROBLEMS OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT SECTION 4: The Convention of 1836 STRUCTURE AND PROBLEMS OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT Created a new government with three branches: legislative branch – makes the laws executive branch – carried out the laws judicial branch – provides a court system Contained a Bill of Rights – statement of basic rights New government constantly on the move, which made accomplishments difficult

OBJECTIVES Identify the events that led to the Runaway Scrape. SECTION 5: Independence Is Won OBJECTIVES Identify the events that led to the Runaway Scrape. Describe what led to James Fannin’s surrender at Goliad. Explain how the Texas army defeated Mexican forces and won independence.

EVENTS LEADING TO THE RUNAWAY SCRAPE SECTION 5: Independence Is Won EVENTS LEADING TO THE RUNAWAY SCRAPE Sam Houston and other Texans learn of the fall of the Alamo A larger Mexican force advanced on a smaller Texas force at Gonzales Fear spread across Texas and civilians flee eastward Houston orders Texas forces to retreat and burn Gonzales

FANNIN’S SURRENDER AT GOLIAD SECTION 5: Independence Is Won FANNIN’S SURRENDER AT GOLIAD Heavy fog enabled Mexican troops to surround the Texans who had no cover Texans had a very limited water supply Texans were outnumbered by Mexican troops

TEXANS WIN INDEPENDENCE SECTION 5: Independence Is Won TEXANS WIN INDEPENDENCE Mexican army makes camp in a vulnerable spot Sam Houston calls a meeting and a decision is made for an immediate attack on the Mexican troops The Texans stage a successful surprise attack on Mexican soldiers who were sleeping Mexican surrender and Santa Anna is captured Texans win their independence