1. Texas Revolution Begins

2. Mexico in Chaos(1) In 1832 Mexico is plunged into Civil War
General Santa Anna takes over
Texans support Santa Anna (Turtle Bayou Resolutions)
Texans want change

3. The civil war in Mexico was a political one
The civil war in Mexico was a political one. The centralists, who believe in a tightly regulated government, against the Federalists who believed in a constitutional government.
Which party was Santa Anna fighting for?
Discuss with your partner why the settlers supported Santa Anna at the Turtle Bayou?

4. *Texas* Convention of 1832 Texas calls a convention in 1832
Texans Want:
Immigration from U.S. to resume
Texas to become a separate Mexican State
(Texas was part of
Coahuila y Tejas)
Mexico sees 1832 convention as illegal

5. Austin in Mexico Santa Ana not in Mexico City when Austin arrives
Austin met with Vice – President Farias but was not taken seriously
Austin loses patience and gets very angry

6. Austin in Mexico (cont.)
Austin warns Mexico that inaction would lead to Texas taking action
Austin writes a letter out of anger instructing the Texas leadership to start setting up a separate State government

7. Santa Ana and Austin Finally Meet
Meeting with Santa Ana goes well
Agrees to all terms except Texas becoming a separate Mexican state
Laws are changed
Austin satisfied

8. Austin Arrested
Austin is arrested in Saltillo and imprisoned in Mexico City on his way back to Texas
Mexican officials intercept a letter Austin wrote
Santa Ana not happy and reverses all laws he agreed to change

9. Austin Arrested (cont)
Santa Anna increases his power when he teams up with Catholic Church
Becomes a military dictator
Texans angered by Santa Ana’s actions

10. General Santa Anna Upset!
Mexican President Santa Anna is angered by Stephen F. Austin’s letter (Throws Him In Jail)
Santa Anna becomes Dictator of Mexico
Santa Anna is not happy with the way Texas is defying Mexican law

11. General Santa Ana Upset!
Santa Ana issues a decree to disarm and subdue the rebellious Texans
Santa Ana is determined to exert his control over Texas and the rest of Mexico

12. Mexico Responds
By order of General Santa Ana, more Mexican soldiers are sent to Texas
Texans are concerned and begin to form groups to unite and report on Mexican troop movements
Support for Texas Independence begins to gain support

13. Battle of Gonzales
Under orders from General Santa Ana, Mexican soldiers attempt to disarm the Texans
In September of 1835, a small group of Mexican soldiers are sent to Gonzales to retrieve a small brass cannon

14. Battle of Gonzales
The cannon was given to Gonzales for protection against Native American attacks
Citizens were informed of the approaching Mexican soldiers and decided to hide the cannon

15. Battle of Gonzales
When the Mexican soldiers arrived, they demanded the cannon be turned over to them
Citizens of Gonzales refused

16. Battle of Gonzales
The Mexican soldiers left but promised to return to retrieve the cannon
Mayor of Gonzales sends word out asking for volunteers to help defend Gonzales

17. Battle of Gonzales
100 Mexican soldiers returned to try and retrieve the cannon by force if necessary
Unknown to the Mexicans, over 160 Texas volunteers arrived at Gonzales to help defend the town if needed

18. Battle of Gonzales The Mexican advance was blocked by the Texans
The Mexican forces demanded that the cannon be handed over

19. Battle of Gonzales
The cannon was brought out of hiding and decorated with a white flag that read:
“Come and Take It”
On October 2, 1835, the Texans decided to attack the Mexican force

20. Battle of Gonzales
The Texans claimed that they were upholding the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and had a right to keep the cannon
One Mexican soldier was killed and a few others were wounded; no Texans were killed or wounded
There is no turning back now. This marks the first battle of the Texas Revolution