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Unit 4 Plan Texas Revolution, Part 1 (Chapter 10)

TEKS Learning Targets:

7.1A

I can identify and describe the defining characteristics of the Revolution and Republic era

7.1B

I can apply absolute and relative chronology through sequencing of events

7.1C

I can explain the significance of 1836 (Texas independence) in Texas History

7.3B

I can explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Sam Houston, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguin, and William B. Travis

7.3C

I can explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution: Battle of Gonzales, the Constitutional Convention of 1836

7.3D

I can explain how the establishment of the Republic of Texas brought civil, political, and religious freedom to Texas

7.9A

I can locate places of importance during the 19th century (especially during the Texas Revolution) such as major cities, rivers, etc.

7.14B

I can compare principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution and U.S. Constitution; including the Bill of Rights of each document

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Impt. People

William Goyens, Francisco de Castaneda, Richard Ellis, Hendrick Arnold, Greenbury Logan, Stephen F. Austin, David G. Burnet, Ben Milam, Martin Perfecto de Cos, Erastus Deaf Smith, Henry Smith, Domingo de Ugartechea, Edward Burleson, Frank W. Johnson, John H. Moore

A TIMELINE OF KEY EVENTS

Late 1834-Early 1835 Santa Anna declares himself dictator and Centralist; Texans respond by forming committees of correspondence

October 2, 1835 Battle of Gonzales (TX wins)

October 9, 1835 Battle of Goliad (TX wins)

October 12, 1835 SFA leads Army of the People(mostly volunteers) to San Antonio

October 22, 1835 Siege of San Antonio de Bexar begins (ends after battle on Dec. 9)

October 28, 1835 Battle of Concepcion occurs near San Antonio (TX wins)

November 3-15, 1835 The Consultation meeting takes place at San Felipe

Peace Party defeats War Party by vote by 33-14; Texas remains part of Mexico

The Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled adopted

Document states Texas support for Mexican Federalist Constitution of 1824 and Texans united front against Santa Anna

A Provisional Government is formed

November 25, 1835 SFA departs San Antonio for United States to plead for aid; Edward Burleson chosen as new commander of Texas Army at San Antonio

November 26, 1835 The Grass Fight skirmish takes place near San Antonio (TX wins)

December 4, 1835 Burleson determined to withdraw troops, but Ben Milam receives intel from Mexican defector and challenges troops to attack

December 5-9, 1835 Battle of San Antonio de Bexar (TX wins)

January 14, 1835 The provisional governments general council authorizes attack on Mexican town of Matamoros; but no attack ever takes place due to quarreling & delays

February 1836 Texas Provisional Government dissolves and fails; leadership scattered

February 12, 1836 Santa Anna crosses the Rio Grande with 6,000 man Mexican army

February 23, 1836 Santa Anna arrives at San Antonio; lays siege to the Alamo

March 1-17, 1836 The Constitutional Convention of 1836 meeting takes place at Washington-on-the-Brazos; delegates goal is to make Texas a Republic

March 2 Texas Declaration of Independence adopted (Texas Independence Day)

March 6 Battle of the Alamo (MX wins) occurs while convention meets; Sam Houston leaves convention to assemble army at Gonzales and arrives there on March 11

March 15 Reports reach convention that Alamo had fallen to Santa Annas army

March 16 Texas Constitution of 1836 adopted and Ad Interim Government formed

March 17 Convention ends as delegates receive word that Santa Annas army was marching towards Washington-on-the-Brazos

**NOTE: We will learn about the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto in our next unit Texas Revolution, Part 2 beginning next semester in January!**

Day 1

1. Based on your knowledge of history and this picture below, how would you describe the Texans attitude towards the Mexican troops in the Battle of Gonzales? Circle the correct answer choice below.

A. They were scared of the Mexican army,

B. They were ready to negotiate a treaty.

C. They were very willing to give the cannon back.

D. They were ready to fight for their beliefs.

2. Who did the delegates choose to be governor of the Provisional Government at the Consultation meeting in November 1835? ____________________________________ (page 247)

Day 2

Texas Captain that led a scouting company of Tejanos amongst the volunteer Army of the People

Helped the Texans capture San Antonio from General Cos

Served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic

1. Which famous Texan is described by the information in the box above? (page 251-252)

A. Jim Bowie

B. Jose Antonio Navarro

C. Juan Seguin

D. Lorenzo de Zavala

2. The ______________ _______________ was a small skirmish between Texas and Mexican troops over a mule train. It occurred during the Siege of San Antonio de Bexar military operation. (page 249)

Day 3

1. Historians generally agree that ______________ _______________ was the sole author of Texas Declaration of Independence at the Constitutional Convention of 1836. (page 256)

2. Which of the following might appear on the monument at this site belowWashington-on-the-Brazos?

A. Site of a major Mexican victory

B. Birthplace of the Republic of Texas

C. Home of Sam Houston

D. Capitol of Coahuila y Tejas

3. One way that the Texas Constitution and U.S. Constitution are similar is that both established a government divided into three branches. Name each branch and its role in government (page 258):

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