Directions: This WebQuest will take a different format than the traditional WebQuest. For the Texas War for Independence, we will evaluate it based on the major battles. For each battle, you will answer the pertinent questions. For example, for each battle you will respond with:

• Date of battle
• Commander of Texas troops
• Commander of Mexican troops
• Battle details (What they were fighting over plus an explanation)
• Outcome of the battle (who won?)
• Question specific to the battle
• Extra interesting facts

This will be repeated for every battle listed.

There is a shared sheet that you will complete and print off to turn into me for grading.

Battle of Gonzales

The Battle of Gonzales was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. It was fought near Gonzales, Texas, on October 2, 1835, between rebellious Texan settlers and a detachment of Mexican army soldiers.

LINKS:

• http://www.lsjunction.com/events/gonzales.htm
• http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-shots-of-the-texas-revolution-fired-in-the-battle-of-gonzales
• http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/oldgonzales18.htm
• http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qeg03

The Battle of the Alamo

The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing the Texian and immigrant occupiers.

Links:

• http://www.lsjunction.com/events/alamo.htm
• https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures/republic/alamo-01.html
• http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/adp/history/bios/dickenson/dickinson_susannah.html
• http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/TexasIndependence/tp/Ten-Facts-About-The-Battle-Of-The-Alamo.htm

Surrender at Goliad

The Goliad massacre was an event of the Texas Revolution that occurred on March 27, 1836, following the Battle of Coleto; 425-445 prisoners of war from the Texian Army of the Republic of Texas were killed by the Mexican Army in the town of Goliad, Texas. Among those killed was commander Colonel James Fannin. The killing was carried out under orders from General and President of Mexico Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.

LINKS:

• http://www.lsjunction.com/events/goliad_m.htm
• http://www.mastermason.com/hempstead749/goliad.htm
• http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/goliadangel.htm