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American settlers in Texas
The spanish government offered huge tracts of land to empresarios. When spanish settlers did not respond to their offer of land, the spanish agreed to let American Moses Austin start a colonly there. -
Mexico's Independence
Mexico succesfully gained independence from Spain. Tejas wa now a part of the new nation of Mexico. -
Outlawing slavery
Slave owners became angry when Mexico outlawed slavery. They wanted to maintain slavery so they could grow cotton. Austin persuaded the government to keep their slaves. -
Over populating
The population of Tejas had swelled up to about 25,000 with Americans outnumbering Tejanos six to one. -
War Begins
Austin went to Mexico City to present a list of requested reforms to Mexican officials. The most urgent request was that Texas become a self-governing within Mexico. -
Texans Rebelled
Mexican soldiers marched to the town of Gonzales. They had orders to seize a cannon used by the texans for protection against the Native Americans. The Mexican troops failed to capture the cannon. -
Over the Walls
Santa Anna's troops surrounded San Antonio. The next day, Mexicans began their siege of the Alamo. -
Over the Walls Part II
Santa Anna ordered ove 1800 men to storm the fortress. Eventually the Texans ran out of amunition and gave up. -
The Fight for the Alamo
Texans met at a settlement called Washington-on-the-Brazos to decide what to do about Santa Anna's troops. They decided to declare Texas a free and independent republic. -
Surprise Attack
Houston surprised Santa Anna near the San Jacinto river. The Texans Advanced screaming "remember the Alamo. -
Victory
Texans raised the official flag of the independent nation of Texas, nicknamed the "Lone Star Republic".
