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Mexico gained it's independence from Spain and claimed all the New Spain territory which is now Mexico. -
The new Constitution of 1824 gave limited power to the central government, gave broad power to the states, and divided power among three branches of government. It also established courts and two-house legislature, allowed voters to elect representavives, designated Catholicism as the official religoin, and created a new state named Coahuila y Tejas. -
The Mexican government allowed Haden Edwards to bring Anglo settlers to Nacogdoches, but when he arrived he found people already living there. He threatened to sell the settlers' land if they don't they give prove they owned the land. The setterls were angered by the threat so they complained to the Mexican government, which resulted in Haden's land grant being canceled. In response, Haden declared the area in east Texas the Fredonian Rebellion and took over the Old Stone Fort. -
Meir y Teran was sent by the Mexican government to report on the condition of Texas, Along his journey he found out that Mexican influence decreased, Anglo setters outnumbered Tejanos, the differences in language and culture created tensoun between colonists and Mexicans. When he reached Nacogdoches, he written that the settlers in Texas were likely going to rebel againist Mexico. -
The Mexican government made the law of April 6, 1830 , which stopped all immigration from the U.S., terminated all Anglo empresario contracts, outlawed bringing slaves to Texas, increased tariffs on imported goods from the U.S., and established military posts in Texas. -
Juan Bradburn was sent to enfore the law of April 6, 1830 in Anahuac. Bradburn unfairly imprisoned William B. Travis and other for undermining his authority, which led to a clash between a group of angry Texans and Mexican troops. The Texans fled the fight of Anahuac to Turtle Bayou and drafted resolutoins, which included their opposition to the tyrannical Centralist government in Mexico, support for Santa Anna and other Federalists, and pledge to honor the Constitution of 1824. -
While Mexico was fighting it's civil war, Texans delegates met in a special meeting called conventions. The delegates agreed that Texans were still loyal to Mexco but they want immigration to be allowed from the U.S., and make Texas a separate state from Coahuila, so they could have their own representation in government. Stephen F. Austin was sent to Mexico City to present the Texans' requests. -
When Austin arrived in Mexico City, the Mexican government was at war. While waiting to meet the Mexican Congress, Austin grown frustared and wrote a letter to the settlers in Texas to begin setting up their own state government. When Austin finally met Santa Anna, he agreed to everything but Texas becoming it's own state. Mexican authorities intercepted the letter Austin wrote and arrested him. -
The first battle of the Texas Revolution was fought when the citizens didn't give a small cannon to the Mexican government. Several years before before the battle, the Spanish governement gave each Texas city a cannon for protection from Native American tribes. When the Mexican government demaned the cannon from Gozalez back, the small Texas millitia flew a flag that read "Come and Take It", and fired on the Mexican Soldiers. -
The first battle of the Texas Revolution was fought when the citiznes of Gonzales refused to give up a small cannon back to the Mexican. Several years before the battle, the Spanish governemnt gave each Texas city a cannon to use against Native Americans Tribes. When the Mexican government demaned the Texans in Gonzales to give back the cannon, a small Texas militia flew a flag that read "Come and Take It" and fired at the Mexican soldiers.
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Texas delegates were divided when they met at the Consultation of 1835, half wanted to declare inderpendence from Mexico while the other half wanted to restore the Constitution of 1824. The two sides agreed to pledged their loyalty to Mexcio, explained that they had only used forece to defend themselves, they also warned that if the Constitution of 1824 was not restored, then they would create an independent government. -
With the Alamo surrouned, William B. Travis wrote a passionate plea for reinforcements in a letter addressed "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World", he ended the letter with the words, "Victory or Death" sighaling that these were the only two possible outcomes of the Battle of the Alamo. -
Santa Anna and thousands of Mexican soldiers arrived in San Antonio and began a 13-day siege. On March 6, the Mexcan army breached an outer wall and overpowered the Texican forces in a battle that lasted 90 mintues. The Alamo's defenders were comprised of a diverse group who came together to protect their home. Santa Anne sent Susanna Dickinson to Gonzales to warn the Texians about the strength of the Mexican army. -
After learning about the Alamo, Texas delegates wrote the Constitution of 1836, the new constitution included the idea of popular soverignty. The document divided the government in three branches and had a bill of rights. Convention delegates also reformed their ad interim to represnt their people till they could elect their leaders. -
This Battle was fougth before the Goliad Massacre, it was to secure control over Texas. -
General Houston ordered Colonel James Fannin to evacuate his troops as the Mexican army was coming, but Fannin was slow to retreat his troops which led to General José de Urrea capturing 350 Texans. Fannin surrendered his men with Urrea’s
promise that they would be treated as
prisoners of war, that would let go. Santa Anna ordered Urrea to kill all Texas prisoners. -
General Houston ordered Colonel James Fannin to evacuate his troops and retreat to the Guadalupe River. Colonel James was slow to respond; by the time he and his men retreated, General Jose de Urrea had captured 350 Texans. Fannin surrenered his men with Urrea's promise that they would treated as prisoners of war that would be released. Santa Anna ordered all Texas prisoners to be executed.
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Sam Houston halted retreat and spent two weeks training 900 men before camping in an area of Buffalo Bayou. Santa Anna's army had been in pursuit and choose to camp nearby, full of over 1,000 soldiers. The decision of Santa Anna was good for the Texas army as they decied to attack the Mexican army that same afternoon. Houtson's army used the natural landscapes to their advantage when attacking Santa Anna. As they attacked they cried out "Remember the Alamo!". -
Sam Houston halted his retreat and spent two weeks training 900 men before setting up camp in the area of Buffalo Bayou near the San Jacinto River. Santa Anna's army had been in persuit and choose to camp nearby, it had over 1,000 soldiers. Santa Anna's decision to camp was good for the Texan army as Houston's military leaders decided to attack the Mexican army that afternoon. Houston's army used the forest to their advantage, as they attacked they cried out, "Remember the Alamo!"
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Santa Anna and David G. Burnet signed two treaties of Velasco. the first treaty stated that Mexico recognized that war ended and Texas was independent, All Mexican troops would withdraw past the Rio Grande and that Santa Anna would return to Mexico. The second treaty stated that Texas would let Santa Anna go and that Santa Anna would tell the Mexican government to recognize Texas independence and the Rio Grande as
the border between Texas and Mexico.