The document outlines the key events that led to the Texas War for Independence from Mexico between 1833 and 1836. It began as American settlers in Texas wanted more autonomy from Mexican rule. Mexico responded by banning further American immigration and slavery in Texas. Tensions rose and the first armed clashes occurred in 1835 at Gonzales and Conception. The Texans defeated the Mexican army at San Jacinto in 1836, securing Texas' independence, though it would not join the United States until 1845.

1. War for Texas Independence

2. Causes
American people wanted to colonies Texas
(1833)
Texas was under Mexican rule at the time

3. Causes
Mexico wanted to colonies Texas and was upset
with the Americans and told them to stop.
Stop Bringing in Slaves
And colonies Texas

4. Premature Battle
On June 26th The first battle between Texas and
Mexico that brought bloodshed
The Convention of 1832 was called together to ask for a
reform in the government, Mexico Declined
Please?
NO!

5. One-Two Years Later
One Year Later (1833) the Texans try again and this time
base the new draft off of the American Constitution.
How About Now?
….no
In 1834 Stephen Austin was thrown in Jail, for no
apparent reason, after going to Mexico to try to solve
the issue without fighting.

6. The Battle Of Gonzales
The Battle that starts up the Texas Revolution October
2, 1835. The Texans won the battle.

7. Battle of Conception
Even though the Texans were outnumbered 5 to 1 they beat
off the Mexican army.
Mexican Army (400 people)
Texas Army (90 People)

8. San Antonio and Bexar
The Texans attacked San Antonio and for a while it was
a game of cat and mouse.

9. Convention of 1836
The Convention of 1836 meets to sign a new constitution and
form a new government

10. March 2nd
The Day that Texas declares that they are independent from
The Mexican government.

11. The Alamo
The Texans are pushed back from San Antonio into the Alamo
The Texans were outnumbered out gunned and survived four 5 days
The lose at the Alamo was a huge rallying cry for the Texans cause

12. Massacre at Goliad
On March 21st Colonel Ward surrendered with his troops
March 23rd Colonel Fannin and Holzinger surrender with their troops
March 27th All the surrendered Texans were lined up and shot

13. The End of the War
On April 21st Texans under Sam Houston soundly defeat
General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. This victory
secured Texas' Independence.

14. Texas
Texas stayed independent until 1845
Then they became part of the United States