During this time of political turmoil , Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna personally led an army to end the revolt . The Mexican expedition was initially successful . General José de Urrea defeated all the Texian resistance along the coast culminating in the Goliad massacre . Santa Anna 's forces , after a thirteen-day siege , overwhelmed Texian defenders at the Battle of the Alamo . News of the defeats sparked panic among Texas settlers
Goliad massacre
Goliad massacre
Texas