battle of gonzales: october 2, 1835 “lexington of texas” first battle of the revolution “come...
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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
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• 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.
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• 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
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• 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
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• Treaty of Velasco:– Santa Anna promised he would not fight against
the Texans– All Mexican troops were to leave Texas– Exchange of prisoners