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Land Offer
To encourage settlement, Spanish government offers large tracts of land to empresarios. Pictured- Moses Austin -
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The Texas Revolution
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Mexico's Independence
After Moses Austin arrived in Texas in 1821, Mexico successfully gained its independence from Spain. -
Slavery Outlawed
Slave owners became angry when Mexico outlawed slavery. -
Population Increased
In 1830, the mexican population had increased to 25,000 with Americans out numbering the Tejanos 6 to 1. Pictured- Growth of Mexican Population -
Austin Jailed
In 1833, Stephen Austin went to jail because he threatened to brake away. -
Come and Take It
Mexican soldiers had orders to seize a cannon used by the Texans for protections against Native Americans. -
Texas Independence
Texans met at a settlement and declared Texas a free and independent republic. Sam Houston was placed in command of the Texas Army. Pictured- Sam Houston -
Victory at San Jancinto
Texans were captured while on the retreat by Mexican soldiers and more than 300 were executed while the battle was lost. -
Battle of the Alamo
The battle of the Alamo was over and the Mexicans had won. -
Remember the Alamo
Santa Anna had to sign a treaty giving Texas its freedom and Texas was now a independent nation. -
Lone Star Repulic
Texans raised the official flag of teh new independent nation. Sam Houston was elected president.
