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The Consultation was a 19th century meeting of the Texas colonists who were in open rebellion against the Republic of Mexico in 1835. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...
For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ...
| Come and take it, slogan of the Texas Revolution 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
Consultation The Consultation was originally supposed to take place in Washington-on-the-Brazons on October 15, 1835. However, battle broke out in Gonzales and Goliad. The delegates pushed the date to November 3, 1835 and changed the location to San Felipe de Austin. Texan Branch T. Archer of Virginia was elected to preside of the gathering. Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area Ranked 35th - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 430 miles (690 km) - % water 7. ...
Issues The Consultation decided the purpose of the revolution as there were many conflicting desires ranging from independence from Mexico and restoration of the Constitution of 1824. The two factions fighting for dominance came to be known as the War Party who wanted total independence for Texas and was comprised primarily of newly arrived settlers and the Peace Party who wanted to overthrow the Centralist government of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, but stay within the Mexican republic. Stephen F. Austin was this party's major supporter at the beginning of the struggle 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
Antonio López de Santa Anna Antonio López de Santa Anna Pérez de Lebrón (sometimes spelled de Santa Ana) (February 21, 1794 - 21 June 1876) was a Mexican general and dictator. ...
Stephen F. Austin Stephen Fuller Austin (November 3, 1793 – December 27, 1836), known as the Father of Texas, led the Anglo-American colonization of the region. ...
Texas Government On November 6, 1835, the delegates voted 33-15 against declaring independence. They created their own provisional revolutionary government and elected Henry Smith as governor. William Harrison was elected lieutenant governor. Sam Houston was appointed to command the regular enlisted army, but not the volunteers. The two forces would remain separate. November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ...
| Come and take it, slogan of the Texas Revolution 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
There are four notable people named Henry Smith: Henry Smith (1835 - 1920) was Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police during the Jack the Ripper murders. ...
Sam Houston Samuel Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was a 19th century American statesman, politician and soldier. ...
The government agreed to meet again on March 1, 1836. March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ...
October 2, Charles Darwin returns from his voyage around the world. ...
See also This is a timeline of the Texas Revolution, spanning the time from the earliest independence movements of the area of Texas to declare independence from Spain up to the secession of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. ...
Further reading - Davis, William C.;Lone Star Rising-The Revolutionary Birth of the Texas Republic; Free Press; ISBN 0-684-86510-6
- Davis, William C.;Three Roads to the Alamo; Harper Collins; ISBN 0-06-017334-3
- Barr, Alwyn; Texans In Revolt; The Battle for San Antonio,1835; University of Texas Press; ISBN 0-292-78120-2
- Hardin, Stephen L.; Texian Iliad-A Military History of the Texas Revolution; University of Texas Press; ISBN 0-292-73086-1
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