Beginning of the Battles

 

Battles of the Texas Revolution

As settlers came to Texas from the United States and the world, it was understood they would agree to follow the rules of the Mexican government. However, settlers soon became dissatisfied with the government and disputes began to erupt. The solutions to the disputes did not solve the problems the settlers had. The settlers wanted their independence from Mexico. They knew there was no alternative but to go to war. And war it was. Texas won its independence during the Texas Revolution.  In this section you will learn about many the many different battles and skirmishes of the Revolution. Go to Google My Maps and identify the places

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Major Battles

Battle of Gonzales

Battle of Alamo

Coleto Creek / Goliad Massacre

Battle of San Jacinto

 

Minor Skirmishes

Siege of Bexar

Grass Fight

Battle of Refugio

Battle of Aqua Dulce

Battle of San Patricio

Battle of Concepcion

Battle of Lipantitlán

 

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Battle of Gonzales

 

Go to: http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qeg03

(Make note of whether these are from a Texas or Mexican perspective) Make 2 column notes

 

1. Who was involved in this battle? List specific people. (who were the leaders on both sides)

2. Write down any unexplainable or interesting things occurring during the battle.

3. Why was the cannon given to the Texans in the first place? Why did they refuse to hand it over to the Mexican army?

4. What is the story behind the “Come and Take it” flag of Gonzales?

5. Why was Gonzales called the "Lexington of Texas"?

6. Why did Col. Ugartechea asked Dr. Launcelot Smither for help?​

7. Who are the immortal 32?(find answer on search engine)