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Mexican gained It's independence from Spain and claimed all of the New Spain territory which is now Mexico. -
Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 gave limited power to central government, seperated the government into 3 branches, voters elected representatives, and made catholcism the official religion of Mexico. -
The "Mier y Terán Report" was a 1828 inspection of Mexican Texas by General Manuel Mier y Terán that warned the Mexican government about the growing influence of American settlers. The report recommended strengthening Mexican control through increased military garrisons, fostering closer trade ties with Mexico over the United States, and encouraging more Mexican and European settlers, which influenced the 1830 Law of April 6. -
Stopped all imigration from U.S, terrminated all empresario contracts, outlawed slaves, increased tarrifs, and established military posts. -
Juan Bradburn was sent to Anahuac to enforce law. While there, he falsely imprisoned William B. Travis, resulting in conflict. Texans fled to Turtle Bayou and drafted resolutions -
The Conventions of 1832 and 1833 were gatherings of delegates in Mexican Texas that addressed grievances against the Mexican government, primarily seeking greater political autonomy and immigration reform. -
1834 opened with the arrest of Stephen F. Austin for treason as a result of an inflammatory letter he had written in October 1833 while in Mexico City petitioning the federal government on behalf of the Texan colonists. -
a political meeting held in San Felipe de Austin in response to rising tensions between Anglo-American settlers and the Mexican government. -
The Battle of Gonzales was a brief skirmish on October 2, 1835, that marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution. Mexican soldiers were sent to retrieve a small cannon loaned to the town of Gonzales, but the Texian militia resisted, displaying the "Come and Take It" flag before firing the first shot of the revolution and forcing the Mexican forces to retreat.
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The Battle of the Alamo was a 13-day siege in San Antonio, Texas, from February 23 to March 6, 1836, during the Texas Revolution. A small force of Texan defenders, including well-known figures like Davy Crockett and William B. Travis, was defeated by a larger Mexican army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although a military loss, the battle became a symbol of heroic resistance and inspired the rallying cry, "Remember the Alamo!"
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This letter was a passionate plea for aid for the Alamo garrison. He ended the letter “Victory or Death” --- The only outcome this battle could have.
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The Constitutional Convention of 1836 met in Washington-on-the-Brazos to declare Texas's independence from Mexico and establish the Republic of Texas. During the convention, delegates adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, drafted a constitution for the new republic, and formed an interim government, naming Sam Houston commander-in-chief.
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The Battle of Coleto Creek, fought on March 19-20, 1836, resulted in the surrender of Texan forces led by Colonel James Fannin to Mexican General José de Urrea. The Texan retreat was delayed, leaving them exposed in the open prairie where they were surrounded. While Fannin's men fought bravely, they were outnumbered and out of supplies, forcing them to surrender.
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The Goliad Massacre was the execution of approximately 300-400 Texian prisoners of war by the Mexican Army on March 27, 1836, during the Texas Revolution. After the Texians surrendered at the Battle of Coleto, they were marched to the Goliad fort, where they were executed under the orders of Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna. This event, known as the "Goliad Massacre," became a major rallying cry for the Texian cause and fueled support against the Mexican army.
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The Texas victory at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, secured Texas independence from Mexico. Led by General Sam Houston, the Texan army launched a surprise attack on the Mexican forces commanded by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The battle lasted less than 20 minutes, resulting in a decisive Texan victory, with the capture of Santa Anna and the death or capture of nearly all of his men.
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The Treaty of Velasco was a pair of agreements signed on May 14, 1836, between interim President David G. Burnet of the Republic of Texas and the captured Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The public treaty ordered a cease-fire, mandated the withdrawal of Mexican troops south of the Rio Grande, and included provisions for prisoner and property exchanges. A second, secret treaty promised Santa Anna's release if he used his influence to secure Mexico's recognition of Texas independence.
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a brief and unsuccessful attempt by Haden Edwards and a group of settlers in Texas to create an independent republic called the Republic of Fredonia in late 1826. It was caused by conflicts over land and the Mexican government's decision to cancel Edwards's empresario contract, which led him to declare independence from Mexico.