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Battle of Gonzales: October 2, 1835 “Lexington of Texas” First battle of the Revolution

Battle of Gonzales: October 2, 1835 “Lexington of Texas” First battle of the Revolution “Come and Take It” flag Battle of Goliad Mexicans surrendered Texans captured large amounts of ammunition and arms Increased the confidence of the Texans. Battle of San Antonio

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Battle of Gonzales: October 2, 1835 “Lexington of Texas” First battle of the Revolution

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  1. Battle of Gonzales: October 2, 1835 “Lexington of Texas” First battle of the Revolution “Come and Take It” flag Battle of Goliad Mexicans surrendered Texans captured large amounts of ammunition and arms Increased the confidence of the Texans

  2. Battle of San Antonio • Led by Stephen F. Austin and battle commander, Ben Milam • Mexicans led by Martin Perfecto de Cos • Big victory for Texas • Texans Mexicans • 300 volunteers 1300 regular army • 2 killed 150 killed • 26 wounded The Mexicans took refuge in the abandoned mission, The Alamo. They surrendered when supplies ran out.

  3. The Alamo • Good defense position: walls 2-3 ft. thick and 12ft. High, 21 cannons, and supplies of beef and corn • Weaknesses in defense: gaps in walls and too large to defend (3 acres) • Mexican troops: headquarters: San Fernando Cathedral, flew blood red flag of “no quarter”-no mercy shown; no prisoners taken

  4. Battle of the Alamo: • 182-189 Texans • 4,000-5,000 Mexicans • Lasted 13 days – February 23 to March 6 • Survivors: some women and children • Victory at San Jacinto: • April 21, 1836 • Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! – famous battle cry • “Twin Sisters” two cannons sent by the city of Cincinnati, Ohio

  5. Treaty of Velasco: • Santa Anna promised he would not fight against the Texans • All Mexican troops were to leave Texas • Exchange of prisoners

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