Battle of Gonzales:October 2, 1835“Lexington of Texas”First battle of the Revolution“Come and Take It” flag

Battle of GoliadMexicans surrenderedTexans captured large amounts of

ammunition and armsIncreased the confidence of the Texans

• 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 woundedThe Mexicans took refuge in the abandoned mission, The Alamo. They surrendered when supplies ran out.

• 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

• 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

• Treaty of Velasco:– Santa Anna promised he would not fight against

the Texans– All Mexican troops were to leave Texas– Exchange of prisoners