Unit 6/Chapter 10-12
Texas Revolution
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Expectation of the student
Understand and use Texas Revolution terminology correctly.
Understand the defining characteristics of the Texas Revolution.
Understand the individuals, issues and events of the Texas Revolution.
Explain the significance of the following dates:…1836
Understand how conflict may be caused by political, social, and economic differences within the
nation.
Guided Questions
1. How did significant individuals impact the outcome of the Revolution?
2. How did social unrest contribute to the start of the Revolution?
3. What impact did significant events have on the outcome of the Revolution?
4. How did Texas independence help establish civil, political, and religious freedom?
Prior Texas Revolution
Vocabulary
 Cavalry
 Centralist
 Cholera
 Chronology
 Commerce
 Conflict
 Convention
 Decree
 Dictator
 Duty
 Executive
 Export
 Federalist
 Import
 Infantry
 Judicial
 Legislative
 Malaria
 Militia
 Municipality
 Peace Party
 Petition
 Repeal
 Resolutions
 Revolt
 Revolution
 Skirmish
 Taxation
 Veto
 War Party
New Texas Revolution Vocabulary
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Ad Interim Government
Adopt
Barricade
Bombard
Campaign (military)
Casualty
Civilian
Committees of
Correspondence
Community Property
Delegates
Fortify
Garrison
Grievances
Massacre
Parley
Provision
Recruit
Regular Army
Siege
Siesta
Key People
1. George Childress
2. Stephen F. Austin
3. David Burnett
4. James Bowie
5. James Fannin
6. Jose Urrea
7. Juan Seguin
8. William Travis
9. Santa Anna
10. Colonel Ugartechea
11. Sam Houston
12. Ben Milam
13. “Deaf” Smith
14. General Cos
15. Lorenzo de Zavala
16. Francita Alavez
Key Dates
 1824—Mexican Federal
Constitution
 Oct. 2, 1835 – Battle of Gonzales
 March 2, 1836 – Declaration of
Independence signed
 March 6, 1836 - Fall of Alamo
 March 27, 1836 – Massacre of
Goliad
 April 21, 1836 – Battle of San
Jacinto
 May 14, 1836 Treaties of Velasco
 1836 - Texas Independence
Roles of Significant Individuals
1. Colonel Ugartechea: commander at San Antonio; orders Mexican soldiers to get cannon at
Gonzales.
2. Stephen Austin: Leader of the Army of the People until he was send to U.S. to get money, soldiers
& supplies for war.
3. “Deaf” Smith: Discovered Mule Train marching towards San Antonio; “Grass Fight”
4. General Cos:
5. Ben Milam: Quote “Who will go with old Ben Milam into San Antonio”; killed on the third day in
Battle of San Antonio.
6. George Childress: Wrote Texas Declaration of Independence
7. David Burnett: Ad Interim President
8. Lorenzo de Zavala: Vice President of ad interim government; helped write Constitution of 1824
9. James Fannin: Commander at Goliad
10. Jose Urrea: Led campaign along Texas coast for Mexican Army; ordered to Massacre Fannin’s men
at Goliad
11. Sam Houston: Commander of Texas Army; Eventually defeats Santa Anna at the Battle of San
Jacinto
12. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Commander of Mexican Army; dictator of Mexico
13. Juan N. Seguin: Political and military leader for Texas Tejanos
14. James Bowie: known for Bowie knife; commander of volunteers at the Alamo.
15. William Travis: Commander at the Battle of the Alamo; “Victory or Death” letter.
Significant Events of Texas Revolution
1. Battle of Gonzales: First battle of the Texas Revolution; similar to Battle of Lexington first battle of
U.S. Revolution.
2. Consultation of San Felipe – Declaration of People of Texas, War and Peace Party, Provisional
Government create for new state, Henry Smith chosen as governor.
3. Siege and Battle of San Antonio: Laid siege; Grass Fight during siege, 3 day battle Milam killed on
third day; Cos surrenders and agrees to never fight in Texas again; Texans go home and think war
is over
4. William Travis’s Letter: Primary Source; Makes a plea for help at the Alamo; “Victory or Death”
5. Siege of the Alamo and heroic defenders: Mexico defeats Texans; William Travis, Davy Crockett,
Jim Bowie Texas commanders; 13 day siege, final battle on March 6, 1836
6. Constitutional Convention of 1836: Texas Declaration of Independence written, Constitution for
Republic of Texas created, Ad-Interim Government created for new country, Constitution ensured
slavery as a legal institution
7. Houston’s Retreat: Reasons—time to build and train army, looking for U.S. support, separate
Santa Anna’s troops and weaken supply lines, choosing location for battle.
8. Runaway Scrape: Texans fled their homes due to fear of Santa Anna and lack of confidence in
Texas Army (Caused by Texas losses at Battle of Alamo and Massacre at Goliad) Starts with
Houston’s retreat from Gonzales March 13, 1836.
9. Fannin’s surrender at Battle of Coletto Creek: Survivors taken hostage and imprisoned at La Bahia
Presidio in Goliad; surrendered under conditions that they would be treated fair and released.
10. Massacre at Goliad: Santa Anna ordered Fannin’s men to be shot; marched out of presidio in 3
lines, thought they were going to be sent back to U.S.; Angel of Goliad, Francita Alavez, helped
some Texans escape before massacre.
11. Battle of San Jacinto: 18 minute battle; Sam Houston defeats Mexican army; Santa Anna escapes
but captured next day; 18 minute battle; Texas wins independence.
12. Treaties of Velasco: signed by Santa Anna but never recognized by Mexico; 2 treaties one public
and one secret.