1. Revolution Begins

2. The Lexington of Texas Battle of Gonzales
First battle of the Texas Revolution
Reference from the American Revolution
British soldiers attempted to take weapons away from people

3. The Battle of Gonzales October 2 1835
Citizens of Gonzales would not give up a cannon that was given to them
A militia led by JH Moore flew a flag over the cannon that said ‘COME AND TAKE IT’
Mexican government sent 100 Mexican soldiers to Gonzales to take the cannon
The militia fired the cannon at the Mexican soldiers and the Texas Revolution began

4. The Battle of Gonzales Only one Mexican soldier was killed
Many Texans became enthusiastic about fighting against Mexico
Mexico felt the actions at Gonzales was an outbreak of war

5. On to San Antonio
After the Battle of Gonzales, Texans marched to San Antonio
Texans took the presidio at Goliad by surprise
The only large Mexican army left in Texas was in San Antonio
On the march to San Antonio, more than 500 Texans volunteered to fight

6. The Capture of San Antonio
Half of the volunteers left after a month of waiting for the attack
On December 5 Texans attacked and the siege lasted four days
Only two Texans were killed
Mexican Army surrendered
Texas now had Goliad and San Antonio
Significant because Texas was cleared of Mexican troops

7. Assignment
Create your own flag if you were rebelling against the Mexican government
It must have an illustration and phrase showing your determination