Unit 5 part 2

Treaties of Velasco

David Burnet, ad interim president of Texas, and Mexican president, General Santa Anna, entered into two treaties at Velasco. One was public, to be immediately published, and included provisions to end the fighting. The secret treaty, to be released after publication of the public treaty, said that Santa Anna would work for official independence of Texas. The government in Mexico rescinded all of the provisions agreed to by Santa Anna and refused to recognize Texas as an independent entity. Texas and Mexico could not agree on a common boundary, and this boundary dispute later contributed to the U.S.-Mexican War.

Constitutional convention of 1836

Delegates met and decided to declare independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836. They proceeded to write a constitution for the new republic during the next 2 weeks. This event is also known as the Consultation of 1836. This meeting and the resulting documents made the cause for Texas independence official.

Constitution of 1835

Delegates met to decide their response to the conflict at Gonzales; adopted the "Declaration of the People in Texas in General Convention Assembled," affirming citizens' loyalty to Mexico, claiming they only fought to restore the Constitution of 1824; set up a provisional government in Texas, chose Henry Smith as governor and set up a future meeting on March 1, 1836.

James Finn

Event: Battle of Gonzales & Goliad Massacre His surrender at Goliad resulted in the massacre of all the Texian soldiers and a new battle cry: "Remember Goliad!" He is considered a martyr and hero of the Texas Revolution.

Sam Houston

Event: Battle of San Jacinto Commander of the troops that defeated the Mexican army at San Jacinto and ended the Texas Revolution; considered the hero of this battle.

George Childeress

Event: Convention of 1836 Chairman of committee of five who crafted the draft of the Declaration of Independence from Mexico; main author.

Lorenzo de Zavala

Event: Convention of 1836 Former Mexican official who resigned and moved to Texas in opposition to Santa Anna. Signed the Texas Declaration of Independence; served as Vice President of the new Republic of Texas until he died in October 1836. Designed the first Republic of Texas flag

William B. Travis

Event: Siege and fall of Alamo Co-commander of the Alamo. Sent letter known as "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World" that encouraged support for the Texian cause for independence. Considered a hero as a result of his death at the Alamo.

Juan N. Seguin

Event: Siege and fall of Alamo & Battle of San Jacinto Delivered Fannin's letter from the Alamo pleading for help; took charge of burying the ashes of the bodies when he returned. His ability to speak Spanish was a valuable resource. Led a troop at San Jacinto; troops were Mexicans who had moved to Texas..

Antonio Lopez de santa Anna

Event: Siege and fall of Alamo & Battle of San Jacinto Led the Mexican troops against the Texians in the Texas Revolution. Responsible for the slaughter at the Alamo and for ordering the execution of the Texians at Goliad

Battle of Gonzales

First armed conflict between Mexican troops and Texas settlers, called the "Lexington of Texas." Texians won. Showed that the Texians were not afraid to defy the Mexican government and would use armed force if they thought it was needed. There was only one Mexican casualty and no Texas casualties. Attempt by the Mexicans to capture a cannon resulted in the battle cry and flag, "Come and Take It!"

Fanninis surender at goliad

General José de Urrea, under commands by Santa Anna, executed over 300 Texians under the command of James Fannin. Fannin had surrendered without knowing that Santa Anna would order the executions. The bodies were burned and left unburied. The battle cry, "Remember Goliad!" inspired Texas troops fighting for independence. It is also known as the Goliad Massacre.

William Travis's Letters

Impassioned letter sent from Alamo commander William Travis asking for help in defending the fort against Mexican attack. Help arrived too late, but his words motivated troops and encouraged support for the Texas cause in the United States. Travis became a hero and martyr for Texas independence.

Siege Fall of the Alamo

Mexican troops laid siege to the mission near San Antonio occupied by less than 200 Texans. Santa Anna wanted to show that he would not tolerate Texas rebels. On March 6, approximately 1,500 Mexican troops attacked the Alamo and left no surviving soldiers. Surviving civilians were released to spread the word about the defeat, resulting in a panic known as "The Runaway Scrape" as people escaped from the path of the advancing Mexican army. The cry "Remember the Alamo!" encouraged Texians to rally behind their troops and continue fighting for independence.

Battle of SAN Jacinto

Santa Anna advanced on San Jacinto but was taken by surprise by Texian troops under Sam Houston. The Texians defeated the Mexicans, who surrendered, ending the fighting of the Texas Revolution.

Battle of Goliad 1835

This was the second armed conflict between Mexican troops and Texas settlers.Texians attacked Mexican troops sent by General Cos to Goliad to fortify the fort.Texians won. Texians believed they could easily defeat the Mexican army, and a major supply route was now controlled by the Texians.