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Battle of Gonzales

Battle of Gonzales. Chapter 9.3. Mexico’s Dictator. Once in power, Santa Anna dismissed the Mexican congress & wrote a new Constitution that placed power in his hands. This caused unrest in Mexican states, including Texas. General Cos.

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Battle of Gonzales

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  1. Battle of Gonzales Chapter 9.3

  2. Mexico’s Dictator • Once in power, Santa Anna dismissed the Mexican congress & wrote a new Constitution that placed power in his hands. • This caused unrest in Mexican states, including Texas.

  3. General Cos In 1835, Santa Anna sent his brother-in-law, General Cos, to enforce his laws in Texas & to put down any rebellion.

  4. During his time in prison, Stephen F. Austin realized that the differences between Mexico & Texans could not be solved peacefully. • He now declared, “War is our only recourse…We must defend our rights, ourselves, and our country by force of arms.” SFA Calls For War

  5. Battle of Gonzales • Col. Ugartecheasent an army to seize a 6-pound cannon given to the people of Gonzales for defense against Native Americans. • The Texans refused to give them the cannon without written orders.

  6. Battle of Gonzales • 160 Texan settlers organized & set up a flag inscribed with the words “Come And Take It” in defiance of the order. • On October 2, 1835, the Texans fired the cannon at the Mexican troops, forcing them to retreat to San Antonio.

  7. Army of the People After the Battle of Gonzales, 300 Texans organized themselves into the Army of the People. They marched to San Antonio to attack Cos’s army.

  8. Siege of San Antonio • By the time the Texans arrived in San Antonio, they grew to 600 soldiers. • They attacked Cos & held a month-long siege of the city.

  9. On November 6, 1835, Texan delegates met & did the following: • Pledged loyalty to Mexican Constitution of 1824 • Set up a provisional government with Henry Smith as governor • Appointed Sam Houston as commander of the military The Consultation

  10. On November 26, 1835, “Deaf” Smith reported that Mexican soldiers were bringing mules to San Antonio that were carrying silver. • When Texans attacked, they found that the mules were only carrying grass to feed the Mexicans’ horses. Grass Fight

  11. Cos Surrenders On December 5, 1835, Texans attacked Cos’ troops in San Antonio. After a 5-day battle, Cos surrendered & was ordered to leave Texas. Santa Anna immediately began preparing an army to attack the Texans.

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