APUSH Texan Independence Timeline By The_Legenday_Smurf_ Aug 24, 1821 Mexican Independence Aug 24, 1821 Mexican Independence Period: Aug 24, 1821 to Mar 1, 1836 Events Leading to Texan Independence Jan 1, 1823 General Colonization Law is passed This opened Texas for formal colonization Apr 1, 1833 General Santa Anna is elected President Jan 1, 1834 Stephen Austin is arrested (I couldn't find an exact date) Dec 1, 1834 Stephen Austin is released Oct 2, 1835 First Conflict between Texans and Mexicans Mexican forces tried to take possession of the town cannon in Gonzales. The Texans took the cannon and forced the Mexican forces out. Feb 23, 1836 Battle of the Alamo begins Mar 1, 1836 Texan Independence Mar 6, 1836 Battle Of The Alamo ends
