Main Events of the The Texas Revolution

Mexican Constitution of 1824 Based on the U.S Constitution that shared powers between federal government and the states (good for Anglo Americans in Texas) It made Texas a part of the large Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas

Mier Y Terán Report Mexican government sent officials to investigate Anglo American influence in Texas and suspicions that the United States wanted to claim Texas lands. 1829-General Mier y Terán recommended that Mexico take action to control Anglo Texans “or Mexico would soon lose control

Law of April 6, 1830 The result of the Mier y Terán Report: Stopped all immigration from U.S. Cancelled Anglo American land grants not already fulfilled Forbid colonists from bringing slaves to Texas Placed customs duty taxes on imported goods from U.S. Built more Mexican forts to guard the borders

Turtle Bayou Resolution of June 13, 1832 Colonists pledged their support and loyalty to Mexico and its new president, President Santa Anna Colonists thought Santa Anna was on “their side” because he said he was in favor of the States’ Rights Constitution of 1824 They were wrong!

CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP IN MEXICAN GOVERNMENT Summer of 1832 Centralist Bustamonte resigns as president “Federalist” Santa Anna takes over as Mexican president and head of the army Santa Anna switches to Centralist beliefs and becomes a ruthless dictator

Texas Conventions of 1832 & 1832 San Felipe, October 1832- Texas colonists sent leaders to meet and discuss growing tensions between Texans and the Mexican government They resolved that Texas should be made a separate Mexican state and immigration from U.S be allowed again The Convention of 1833 created a constitution (plan of govt.) for the anticipated new state

Stephen F. Austin’s Arrest Austin was arrested while on his way back from a meeting in Mexico City w/ Santa Anna Austin had written a letter that was intercepted by Mexican officials. It suggested Texas should separate from Coahuila y Tejas and U.S. immigration be resumed He was charged with treason and sent to Mexican jail for over a year

Battle of Gonzales Oct 2, 1835 Settlers in Gonzales had a 6 pound cannon that they dared Mexican officials to “come and take it” When Mexican soldiers arrived, settlers fired the cannon at them The soldiers retreated to San Antonio

Battle of Goliad October 9, 1835 Texans took small Mexican garrison (fort) by surprise and defeated them after only 30 minutes 2nd victory for the Texans convinced many Texas could win independence

Siege of San Antonio Béxar Dec. 9, 1835 Texans with help of Ben Milam and Frank Johnson seized San Antonio and outlasted General Cós He asked for surrender terms and agreed to honor the Constitution of 1824

Convention of 1836- Declaration of Independence Held at town of Washington-on-the-Brazos March 1-16, 1836 George Childress and a committee drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence based on the U.S. Declaration of Independence; it listed grievances Texans had against the Mexican government Delegates also wrote a constitution for the new govt. that included a Bill of Rights

Battle of the Alamo March 6, 1836 When Santa Anna hears of Siege of San Antonio, he is furious and returns two months later with over 6,000 Mexican soldiers Mexican army defeated Texans on Mar. 6, 1836, ordering all Texas defenders be put to death

Battle of Coleta Creek & Massacre of Texans at Goliad March 20, 1836 General Urrea’s army caught Colonel Fannin’s troops by surprise as they were retreating from Goliad. Texans were marched back to Goliad and imprisoned. Under Santa Anna’a orders Urrea ignored the terms of surrender and mass executed everyone

Battle of San Jacinto April 21, 1836 Texas troops led by Sam Houston issued the battle cry, “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!” and defeated the Mexican army. The next day, Santa Anna was captured hiding in the tall grasses, dressed as a common soldier.

Treaty of Velasco May 14, 1836 On May 14, 1836 both sides- Texas and Mexico- signed the Treaty of Velasco giving Texas its independence