1. “Remember the Alamo” The Struggle for Texan Independence

2. Gonzales Sam Houston PG. The AlamoBattle of San Jacinto THE ALAMO

3. Gonzales Texans taunt Mexican troops to “come and take it” (cannon) Texas War for Independence begins Mexican troops are defeated and forced to retreat The Mexicans surrender in San Antonio

4. Sam Houston Leader of Freedom Fighters in Texas Was prepared for Guerilla War Knew the Mexicans would return with a much larger army

5. The Alamo Houston ordered retreat from San Antonio 185 men remain (including Crockett and Bowie) February 23, 1836- Mexicans open fire March 6, 1836- Santa Anna orders a charge and all in the Alamo mission are killed (1 slave and 1 woman live) Mexicans win battle, but lose 1500 men

6. Battle of San Jacinto Santa Anna’s army is split up and tired from their chase Houston’s army surprises and defeats them in < less than an hour (Alamo inspired Houston) Santa Anna captured / Texas gets Independence