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  • Mexican Constitution of 1824

    The constitution was written after Mexico's independence from Spain. It created the United Mexican States as a representative federal republic, with Catholicism as the official religion.

  • Fredonia Rebellion 1826

    Edwards Brothers claimed area around Nacogdoches no longer under Mexican control. Mexican government and Stephen F. Austin marched to end rebellion.

  • Law of April 6, 1830

    Tightened Mexican control on Texas which angered the settlers and caused tensions to rise.

  • Arrest of Stephen F. Austin - January 1834

    As he is returning from a meeting with Santa Anna, Austin is arrested for treason because of the letter he wrote to Texas officials earlier.

  • Battle of San Antonio - December 5-9, 1835

    Mexican General Cos surrenders town. Ben MIlam is killed. Travis arrives in February.

  • Constitutional Convention of 1836: Washington-on-the Brazos

    Texas delegates met, declared independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836. They also wrote a constitution to form an 'ad interim' (temporary) government for the Republic of Texas.

  • March 2, 1836 :Declared Independence from Mexico

    the document included grievances against Santa Anna

  • March 6,1836 Fall of Alamo

    Stormed at dawn, 1800 Mexican troops fought against 189 Texans, all defenders were killed, and approximately 600 Mexican soldiers were also killed.