How did we really get to the Revolution?

Mier y Teran Report

Nov 10, 1827

Picture Link On this day, Mier y Teran set off to check on the settlements in Texas. Mier y Teran came back with news that change needs to be made to the laws of Tx.

The start and end of the Revolution

Period: Nov 10, 1827 to May 14, 1836

The Law of April 6, 1830

Apr 6, 1830

Picture Link On this day a law was passed by Mexico that would change everything. No immagration was allowed from America to Texas and slaves were prohibited from entering Texas. The law also cancelled almost all of the contracts for the Epresario's. The settlers were very mad because their family could not come to Texas.

Battle of Velasco

Jun 25, 1832

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=battle+of+velasco&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=452EA4D7EFC12EFC8126FE341F01C9353BD38FB8&selectedIndex=11 The Battle of Velasco was fought between The Republic of Mexico and the settlers in Texas. The battle was fought over the new laws passed by Mexico. The settlers did not like the laws so they attacked Fort Velasco.

Convention of 1832

Oct 1, 1832

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=convention+of+1832&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=2C10ECFEDBF11ECCDE9F6A4DB9AAF772A40F6303&selectedIndex=0 The Convention of 1832 was the first official meeting for the Texas colonists. They talked about the fact that many of the Texas settlers wanted to stop being part of Mexico and secede from Mexico.

Convention of 1833

Apr 1, 1833

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The Convention of 1833 was the meeting that followed the Convention of 1832. Since the requests weren't accepted before, the Texas settlers came together again to sign petitions for the Mexican Government.

Santa Anna's Seisure of the Mexican Government

Apr 1, 1833

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=santa+anna&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=11752BDD739DB68002A70C7861801AD8C83E69FD&selectedIndex=2 When the President of Mexico had his downfall, Santa Anna was almost the new presidnet. Santa Anna instead let another man and his team take chrge but when they failed he became the new president.

Stephen F. Austin's Imprisonment

Jan 3, 1834

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=stephen+f+austin&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=CFA57A9A3A66774C8B1EF458855D80596C811D13&selectedIndex=2 Stephen F. Austin was arrested in Mexico City on January 3, 1834. He was arrested for causing trouble and some what provoking the Mexican Gov. and the Texan settlers to argue.

Battle of Gonzales

Oct 2, 1835

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Battle+of+Gonzales&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=61D74CE9741C8ED8795EBF2E59366E220629E41B&selectedIndex=1 The Battle of Gonzales was the first fight of the Texas Revolution. It was fought between the colonists of Texas and the Mexican Military troops.

Consultation at San Felipe de Austin

Nov 1, 1835

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Consultation+at+San+Felipe+de+Austin&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=81051B88D0AD37B4F3C49B80DCA81D6D304E8728&selectedIndex=4 A meeting was held by the Mexican Texas colonists at San Felipe de Austin on November 1st. They decided how they wanted their government to be.

Siege of San Antonio

Nov 15, 1835

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Siege+of+San+Antonio&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=F53312AA8A7C95F66F350796649F4308A0E5D672&selectedIndex=5 The Siege of San Antonio was an early battle in the Texas Revolution. The Texas militia's defeated the Mexican troops in modern day San Antonio.

Battle of the Alamo

Feb 12, 1836

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=battle+of+the+alamo&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=50F57B64BD950AA6C258720A010B88543CDDEC91&selectedIndex=1 The Battle of the Alamo was a very important part of the Texas Revolution. The Texas forces were wiped out but American travellers and Texans joined the army and defeated the Mexican troops ending the revolution on April 21, 1836.

Fall of the Alamo

Feb 23, 1836

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Fall+of+the+Alamo&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=5C2EA075AA0B4B1E1A9E8A4DEACA5A948194B895&selectedIndex=4 On this day Santa Anna went and ruined the recent rebellion in Texas. He sent about 6,000 men to go attack the rebellion in Texas.

Goliad Massacre

Mar 27, 1836

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Goliad+Massacre&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=D57AC97DCDE1A278A2D90873F70FB83D94A6F3B3&selectedIndex=0 Santa Anna and 5,000 of his men went around destroying town and villages starting on this day. They killed many people in different towns which is why it is known as a massacre.