Texan Revolution

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Texan Revolution

• By Dusty Register

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Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna

• -- President of Mexico as well as General of
  Mexican Army
• -- Fought against Spain for Mexicos
  independence

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Sam Houston

• -- Named Commander in Chief of Texas in
  February of 1836
• -- Signed Texan Declaration of Independence in
  1836
• -- Went on to become President of the Republic
  of Texas.

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Causes of Revolution

• Mexico feared Texan rebellion
• Mexico imposed bans on things like slavery and
  immigration from U.S. to Texas
• Mexico implemented high tariffs on imported goods
• Mexico dictated crop growth

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Battle for the Alamo

• After several defeats, Sam Houston retreated past
  San Antonio into North Texas.
• Houston assigned several men to retrieve
  artillery at the Alamo mission.
• Unaware of the Mexicans route into Texas, only a
  few hundred men were sent to the Alamo.
• Santas army marched on the Alamo and won the
  battle in 11 days.
• This gave Sam Houston and his generals enough
  time to gather more troops and plan his next
  attack.

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Battle of San Jacinto

• Houston began his retreat across Texas using a
  scorched earth policy.
• Turned and fought Mexican army of 1700 with army
  of 900.
• Santa Anna told his men to relax Houston would
  not attack his superior force.
• Houston attacked while Mexican troops were
  resting
• Battle was over in 18 minutes

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Battle of San Jacinto
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Aftermath

• A few years after Santa Annas defeat, Texas was
  made part of the U.S. under governor Sam Houston
• Santa Anna, after a series of other conflicts,
  was exiled to Cuba

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Comparison Between French and Texan Revolutions

• Both revolutions were created by economic
  problems and animosity toward leaders.
• Both anti-revolution leaders maintained large
  armies.

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Fin.