1. Chapter 11 THE TEXAS REVOLUTION (1835-1836)
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Chapter 11 THE TEXAS REVOLUTION ( )
Section 1: The War Begins
Section 2: The Consultation of 1835
Section 3: The Siege of the Alamo
Section 4: The Convention of 1836
Section 5: Independence Is Won
CHAPTER 11

2. SECTION 1: The War Begins
OBJECTIVES
Explain how the Battle of Gonzales significantly changed relations between Texans and the Mexican government.
Trace the events that led to the siege of San Antonio.
Describe what happened during the siege and capture of San Antonio.

3. EFFECTS OF THE BATTLE OF GONZALES
SECTION 1: The War Begins
EFFECTS OF THE BATTLE OF GONZALES
Texas rebel victory
Started a war between Texas and the Mexican government
Increased the resolution and confidence of Texas rebels

4. EVENTS LEADING TO THE SIEGE AT SAN ANTONIO
SECTION 1: The War Begins
EVENTS LEADING TO THE SIEGE AT SAN ANTONIO
Battle of Gonzales – October 2, 1824
Battle of Goliad between Cos’s army and Texas volunteer army – October 10, 1835
Election of Texas army officers and Stephen F. Austin as general – mid October 1835
Battle at Mission Concepcion between 400 Mexican soldiers and rebel army – October 28, 1835

5. EVENTS LEADING TO THE SIEGE AT SAN ANTONIO (continued)
SECTION 1: The War Begins
EVENTS LEADING TO THE SIEGE AT SAN ANTONIO (continued)
Grass Fight between the Texans and Mexicans carrying feed for their starving horses – November 26, 1835
Report of a captured Mexican officer inspired Texans to pursue their siege – December 4, 1835
Texas troops attack San Antonio – December 5, 1835

6. SIEGE AND CAPTURE OF SAN ANTONIO
SECTION 1: The War Begins
SIEGE AND CAPTURE OF SAN ANTONIO
Ben Milam, Francis W. Johnson, and 300 volunteers gather for an attack on San Antonio
December 5, 1835 – Texas troops attack Mexican forces
December 9, 1835 – Texans push the Mexican troops out of San Antonio
December 10, 1835 – Cos surrenders and almost all Mexican troops leave Texas

7. OBJECTIVES Identify the issues debated at the Consultation.
SECTION 2: The Consultation of 1835
OBJECTIVES
Identify the issues debated at the Consultation.
Describe the kind of government that the Consultation established and explain why problems with it arose.

8. ISSUES DEBATED AT THE CONSULTATION
SECTION 2: The Consultation of 1835
ISSUES DEBATED AT THE CONSULTATION
PRO-WAR – Wanted to declare Texas independence from Mexico
PRO-PEACE – Wanted to remain loyal to Mexico; wanted to have the Constitution of 1824 restored; did not want to lost Tejano support
Both groups compromised in the DECLARATION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1835

9. GOVERNMENT UNDER THE CONSULTATION AND ITS PROBLEMS
SECTION 2: The Consultation of 1835
GOVERNMENT UNDER THE CONSULTATION AND ITS PROBLEMS
Created a provisional (temporary) government
The lack of clear goals and leadership led to disagreements

10. SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo
OBJECTIVES
Describe the condition of the Texas forces when the Mexican troops arrived in Texas.
Explain why Texans decided to defend the Alamo and describe how they prepared.
Identify how the Battle of the Alamo began and describe what occurred during its final hours.

11. CONDITION OF THE TEXAS FORCES
SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo
CONDITION OF THE TEXAS FORCES
Texas troops were scattered in small groups
Unprepared for an advance by Mexican troops

12. TEXANS DEFEND AND PREPARE THE ALAMO
SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo
TEXANS DEFEND AND PREPARE THE ALAMO
Was strategically located along the Old San Antonio River
Was one of the first towns Santa Anna’s forces would meet
The Alamo and its artillery were too important to destroy

13. TEXANS DEFEND AND PREPARE THE ALAMO (continued)
SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo
TEXANS DEFEND AND PREPARE THE ALAMO (continued)
Preparation consisted of building up walls and palisades from which to fight
Places 21 cannons along the Alamo walls
palisades – high fences made of stakes

14. THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO AND THE FINAL HOURS
SECTION 3: The Siege of the Alamo
THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO AND THE FINAL HOURS
William B. Travis sends one of several pleas for help
Volunteers arrive from Gonzales
Mexican soldiers are attacked and are briefly repulsed
The Mexican army overwhelms the Texans and enters the Alamo

15. SECTION 4: The Convention of 1836
OBJECTIVES
Identify who attended the Convention of 1836 and explain what it achieved.
Describe the kind of government that the Convention established and identify the problems that the government faced.

16. DELEGATES TO AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CONVENTION OF 1836
SECTION 4: The Convention of 1836
DELEGATES TO AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CONVENTION OF 1836
Delegates – Richard Ellis, President; George C. Childress, Sam Houston, Jose Antonio Navarro, Jose Francisco Ruiz, Lorenzo de Zavala
Accomplishments – Created Texas Declaration of Independence; set up an ad interim government; created the Constitution of 1836
ad interim – temporary

17. STRUCTURE AND PROBLEMS OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT
SECTION 4: The Convention of 1836
STRUCTURE AND PROBLEMS OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT
Created a new government with three branches:
legislative branch – makes the laws
executive branch – carried out the laws
judicial branch – provides a court system
Contained a Bill of Rights – statement of basic rights
New government constantly on the move, which made accomplishments difficult

18. OBJECTIVES Identify the events that led to the Runaway Scrape.
SECTION 5: Independence Is Won
OBJECTIVES
Identify the events that led to the Runaway Scrape.
Describe what led to James Fannin’s surrender at Goliad.
Explain how the Texas army defeated Mexican forces and won independence.

19. EVENTS LEADING TO THE RUNAWAY SCRAPE
SECTION 5: Independence Is Won
EVENTS LEADING TO THE RUNAWAY SCRAPE
Sam Houston and other Texans learn of the fall of the Alamo
A larger Mexican force advanced on a smaller Texas force at Gonzales
Fear spread across Texas and civilians flee eastward
Houston orders Texas forces to retreat and burn Gonzales

20. FANNIN’S SURRENDER AT GOLIAD
SECTION 5: Independence Is Won
FANNIN’S SURRENDER AT GOLIAD
Heavy fog enabled Mexican troops to surround the Texans who had no cover
Texans had a very limited water supply
Texans were outnumbered by Mexican troops

21. TEXANS WIN INDEPENDENCE
SECTION 5: Independence Is Won
TEXANS WIN INDEPENDENCE
Mexican army makes camp in a vulnerable spot
Sam Houston calls a meeting and a decision is made for an immediate attack on the Mexican troops
The Texans stage a successful surprise attack on Mexican soldiers who were sleeping
Mexican surrender and Santa Anna is captured
Texans win their independence