1. Texas Revolution Battles and Event Foldable

2. Texas Revolution Battle Foldable
You will be creating a booklet on the 5 major battles of the Texas Revolution. The booklet is an in-class activity and will be a MAJOR GRADE.
This is a MAJOR GRADE!!
ALL BOOKLETS WILL BE DUE BY:
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3. Directions The Battle Booklet will include the following:
Outside of flap-
Name of battle
Picture of battle
Results-Texas Victory or Mexico Victory
Inside of flap-
Who- Major characters involved in the
battle.
What- What happened?
When- Date of battle
Where- Where did the battle take place?
Extras- Extra details, cool facts and/or events that go with the battle/topic
Back of booklet-
Timeline of all battles/events with date.
REQUIREMENTS:
All booklets must be neat, with no pencil, pictures colored, and writing/pictures should be outlined in black ink or fine point sharpie.

4. RUBRIC Requirements Points Points Earned
Outside flap- Includes Battle Illustration, Name and Results- (Historically accurate, represents battle, colored) 40
Inside Flap-( Who, What, When, Where, Extras, Timeline on back) 50
Followed Instructions- (Colored, no pencil lines, written in black ink or sharpie) 5
Grammar, Spelling, Correct Conventions (less than 5 errors)
Total Points=

5. 1. Fold your paper where you have an inch left at the bottom.

6. 2. Divide the paper into 5 equal squares/boxes (about 3 ½ inches wide).

7. 3. At the bottom of the page, title it- Texas Revolution Battle Foldable

8. 4. Cut along the four lines, making 5 flaps.

9. 4. Cut along the four lines, making 5 flaps.

10. 5. On the back of the foldable (turn it over), draw a horizontal line down the center from one side to the next. Title it- Texas Revolution Timeline

12. 6. On the back of your paper
Put your heading:
NAME,
Teacher Name
Class period

13. Here is an example of the setup of the inside flap/ foldable.

14. Battle Textbook page #’s
Battle of Gonzales and Battle of Goliad pg
Battle of Concepcion and Battle of Bexar (Siege of San Antonio) pg
Battle of the Alamo pg
Goliad Massacre and Battle of Coleto Creek pg
Battle of San Jacinto pg

15. Battle of Gonzales- October 2, 1835
Mexican government wanted a cannon returned from the colonists at Gonzales. General Cos sends his army/troops to go get it. Texans refused- made a flag- ‘Come and Take It’
Known as the ‘Lexington’ of the Texas Revolution (First shots fired)
Proved the Texans were willing to use military force against Mexico. Texas won, killed 1 Mexican soldier, which forced the rest to retreat.

16. Gonzales cannon
21.5’’ long
69 lbs

17. Battle of Gonzales First Flap of Foldable (Inside)
When: October 2, 1835
Who: Mexican Troops led by Francisco de Castaneda / Texan militia led by John Moore
What Happened: Mexican troops came to take a cannon away from the town of Gonzales. The Texans refused to give it up, flew a flag that said “Come and Take It” and fired the cannon at the Mexican troops. One Mexican soldier died and the Mexicans retreated back to San Antonio. This is known as the first shots of the Texas Revolution. Proved that these men were willing to fight against Mexico.
Victory

18. EXTRA: Battle (Capture) of Goliad First Flap of Foldable (Inside)
When: October 9, 1835
Who: defended by 27 Mexican soldiers/ Texan militia led by George Collinsworth
Where: Mexican Presidio at La Bahia
What Happened: General Cos has left the presidio to head to San Antonio, leaving all his supplies and silver behind. The Texans attacked the fort and took it over, taking all of General Cos’ supplies and silver.
Victory
=27
SILVER