1. Texan Revolution
By: Dusty Register

2. Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
-- President of Mexico as well as General of Mexican Army
-- Fought against Spain for Mexico’s independence

3. Sam Houston -- Named Commander in Chief of Texas in February of 1836
-- Signed Texan Declaration of Independence in 1836
-- Went on to become President of the Republic of Texas.

4. Causes of Revolution Mexico feared Texan rebellion
Mexico imposed bans on things like slavery and immigration from U.S. to Texas
Mexico implemented high tariffs on imported goods
Mexico dictated crop growth

5. Battle for the Alamo
After several defeats, Sam Houston retreated past San Antonio into North Texas.
Houston assigned several men to retrieve artillery at the Alamo mission.
Unaware of the Mexican’s route into Texas, only a few hundred men were sent to the Alamo.
Santa’s army marched on the Alamo and won the battle in 11 days.
This gave Sam Houston and his generals enough time to gather more troops and plan his next attack.

6. Battle of San Jacinto
Houston began his retreat across Texas using a “scorched earth” policy.
Turned and fought Mexican army of 1700 with army of 900.
Santa Anna told his men to relax; Houston would not attack his superior force.
Houston attacked while Mexican troops were resting
Battle was over in 18 minutes

7. Battle of San Jacinto

8. Aftermath
A few years after Santa Anna’s defeat, Texas was made part of the U.S. under governor Sam Houston
Santa Anna, after a series of other conflicts, was exiled to Cuba

9. Comparison Between French and Texan Revolutions
Both revolutions were created by economic problems and animosity toward leaders.
Both anti-revolution leaders maintained large armies.

10. Fin.