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Chapter 11 THE TEXAS REVOLUTION (1835-1836)

Chapter 11 THE TEXAS REVOLUTION (1835-1836). 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. SECTION 1: The War Begins. OBJECTIVES.

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Chapter 11 THE TEXAS REVOLUTION (1835-1836)

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  1. Chapter 11THE TEXAS REVOLUTION(1835-1836) 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

  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 adinterim government; created the Constitution of 1836 ad interim – temporary

  17. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

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