Which of the following identifies key events of the Texas Revolution in sequential order? (1 point)
The key events of the Texas Revolution, which took place from 1835 to 1836, can be outlined in sequential order as follows:
1. The Battle of Gonzales (October 2, 1835) – Often considered the first battle of the Texas Revolution, where Texian settlers defied the Mexican authorities' demand to surrender a small cannon, leading to the skirmish known as the "Lexington of Texas."
2. Siege of Béxar (October–December 1835) – Texian forces laid siege to the Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Béxar. After several weeks, the Texians were able to compel the Mexican forces to surrender, giving them control over the Alamo mission.
3. The Goliad Campaign (October–December 1835) – A series of skirmishes including the Battle of Goliad which resulted in Texian control of the presidio at Goliad.
4. The Declaration of Texas Independence (March 2, 1836) – Delegates at the Convention of 1836 declared independence from Mexico, establishing the Republic of Texas.
5. The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) – Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo mission, eventually killing all of the Texian defenders in a final assault.
6. The Goliad Massacre (March 27, 1836) – Following the Battle of Coleto, Texian forces, who had surrendered to the Mexican Army, were executed at Goliad under Santa Anna's orders.
7. The Runaway Scrape (March–April 1836) – Texian civilians fled eastward ahead of the advancing Mexican Army, abandoning homes and property.
8. The Battle of San Jacinto (April 21, 1836) – Texian forces led by General Sam Houston launched a surprise attack on Santa Anna's troops, resulting in a decisive victory that effectively ended the war in a matter of 18 minutes.
These key events represent the main military engagements and political developments of the Texas Revolution, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Texas as an independent nation, which later became the 28th state of the United States in 1845.