1. LEVEL Unit 5: The Texas Revolution
Ch. 9, Sect. 1 – The Revolution Begins

2. Why did the Mexican Army send more troops to Texas?
Mexican authorities became worried about men such as William B. Travis
General Cos planned to arrest Texas rebels and take them to Mexico City in chains
Texans formed committees of correspondence to keep colonists informed
General Martin Perfecto de Cos - Commander of Mexican forces in Coahuila y Texas and Brother-in-law of Santa Anna

3. What was the Battle of Gonzales?
October 2, 1835 – First battle of Texas Revolution
Colonel Ugartechea ordered city of Gonzales to give up a small cannon
160 Texans led by Colonel John H. Moore refused and decorated it with a flag “Come and Take it”
Mexican troops withdrew and no Texans were killed
Texans at Gonzales decorated their cannon with a white flag daring Mexican soldiers to “Come and Take it”

4. Why is Gonzales known as the “Lexington of Texas”?
Lexington was first battle of American Revolution
British attempted to take ammunition away from American colonists
Both stories are very similar

5. What happened at Goliad?
October 9, 1835 – 100 men take the fort at Goliad, Texas.
Texans overconfident—believed Mexican troops could be defeated easily
Texans prepared to march against Cos in San Antonio—the Mexican stronghold of TX
La Bahia fort at Goliad

6. Why did the Texans lay siege at San Antonio?
Stephen F. Austin gathered 300 men at Gonzales to march to San Antonio – 100 join on the way.
This is the “Army of the People”
Texans began a siege at San Antonio. Trying to force Mexicans to surrender due to lack of supplies.

7. Siege of
San Antonio

8. What was the Consultation?
November 3, 1835 – During siege of San Antonio, others met at San Felipe.
The Peace Party proposed to declare loyalty to the Mexican Constitution of 1824
War Party wanted to declare independence from Mexico

9. How did Consultation delegates vote?
58 Delegates met from 14 towns and districts
14 voted for independence
33 voted against
11 no vote
Ad offering land in exchange for supporting rebellion against Santa Anna

10. What statement did the Consultation adopt?
“Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled”
Declared loyalty to Mexico
Pledged support to Constitution of 1824
Opposed Santa Anna
Urged Mexican citizens to join them
Offered land to those that helped

11. What was the Provisional Government?
Temporary government
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
General council with one representative from each municipality
Powers were vague…leads to conflict
Created a regular army under Sam Houston
SFA sent to U.S. to plead for aid
General Sam Houston