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Mexican Law
Mexico passes a law forbidding the sale or purchase of slaves and requiring that the children of slaves be freed when they reached fourteen. Any slave introduced into Mexico by purchase or trade would also be freed. -
Battle of the Alamo
The Mexican government forbids further American emigration to Texas -
No emigration allowed
the Mexican government forbids further American emigration to Texas. -
Convention of 1832
The Convention of 1832 was called by Texans to ask for reforms in government policy towards Texas. The reforms were rejected by the Mexican government. -
Convention of 1832
the Battle of Velasco. This battle saw the first casualties in relations between Texas and Mexico.
The Convention of 1832 was called by Texans to ask for reforms in government policy towards Texas. The reforms were rejected by the Mexican government. -
Convention 1833
The Convention of 1833 was another attempt by Texans at reforms and they also drafted a constitution patterned after those in the United States. These measures were also rejected by the Mexican government. -
Representative
Stephen Austin as a representative of the Convention of 1833 was arrested without specific charges. -
Convention 1833
Stephen Austin as a representative of the Convention of 1833 was arrested without specific charges. -
Battle of Gonzales
the Battle of Gonzales is waged and the War of Texas Indepedence begins. -
Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution or Texas War of Independence was a military conflict between Mexico and settlers in the Texas portion of the Mexican state Coahuila y Tejas. -
Battle of Goliad
The Battle of Goliad takes place and ends with a victory for Texas. -
Revolution
settlers in Mexican Texas launched the Texas Revolution -
Revolution
Jim Bowie, James Fannin and 90 Texans defeated 450 Mexicans at the Battle of Concepcion, near San Antonio. -
Battle of Conception
Texans are victorious at the Battle of Concepcion despite beign outnumbered 5 to 1. -
Consitution
The Consultation met to consider options for more autonomous rule for Texas. A document known as the Organic Law outlined the organization and functions of a new Provisional Government. -
Convention of 1836
the Convention of 1836 begins meeting to sign a new constitution and form a new government. -
Independance
the Texas Declaration of Independence is adopted. -
Battle of Alamo
the Battle of the Alamo is lost by Texas and becomes a rallying cry for the continued struggle for indepencence. -
Goliad Massacre
the Goliad Massacre takes place in which Mexican General Santa Anna orders the execution of 400 surrendered Texans. This also becomes a rallying cry for Texas independence. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Texans under Sam Houston soundly defeat General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. This victory secured Texas' Independence. -
Surrender
Texans under Sam Houston soundly defeat General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. This victory secured Texas' Independence. -
Battle of Belasco
The Battle of Velasco. This battle saw the first casualties in relations between Texas and Mexico. -
Siege of Bexar
the Seige of Bexar ends with the Texans capturing San Antonio. -
Texas Independance
After all the wars Texas becomes an in independant state. -
Occupation
San Antonio was again captured, this time by 1400 Mexican troops under Adrian Woll. Again the Mexicans retreated, but this time with prisoners.
