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Thomas Hobbes wrote the Leviathan
In 1641 Thomas Hobbes wrote the Leviathan which was about his beliefs. -
The Second Treatise On Government
In 1690 John Locke wrote the Second Treatise on Government. He used reason in this letter and explained belief about man kind. -
Declaration of Independence
People called for a revolution and wrote the Declaration of Independence from the British crown in 1776 and established the United States of America. -
France Debts
In France, in 1789, a similar situation took place. The French were forced to pay for France Debts from the Seven years war and its support of American colonists. -
The Rebellion
In 1791, slaves began the rebellion for independence and equality. -
Ending Slavery
By 1803, they had succeeded in ending slavery as well as French control over the island. -
Invading Spain
In 1804, French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain. -
Fighting for Independence
In 1810, the plans to fight for independence were betrayed to the Spanish leaders. Father Hidalgo rang church bells to tell everyone they were going to fight for independence. -
Invading Venezuela
In 1813, Bolívar and his men invaded Venezuela, making the beginning of Campaña Admirable. -
Liberated Santiago
On February 12, 1817, he surprised and the Spanish soldiers liberated Santiago, Chile. -
An economic crisis created a depression
In 1819, his luck changed an economic crisis created a depression. Many banks failed including the bank of St. Louis. -
Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin crossed into East Texas
They reached San Antonio in December. Austin met with a Spanish governor the governor did not trust U.S citizens. -
Gran Columbia creation
In 1821, Gran Columbia was created under Bolívar's new government. -
Mexican Government passed down the Imperial colonization law.
Under this law Austin's land grant was secure and he could continue to bring in settlers from the United States. -
Stephen F Austin returned to his colony in August 1824.
He was with Baron De Bastrop. When they reached the colony, though, they found that many of the settlers were discouraged. Several had left to return to the United States. -
Austin acquired contracts for more colonies in 1825.
Austin was able to acquire contracts for four more colonies between 1825 and 1831. Each of them would overlap his colony except for one. This one isolated colony became known as Austin's little colony. -
The Republic
In 1826, Benjamin Edwards started the republic of Fredonia and declared independence from Mexico. -
By 1827 San Felipe had between 100 and 200 residents.
In 1827 San Felipe had between 100 and 200 residents in his town. The population had grew quickly. "Twenty Five or perhaps thirty log cabins strung along the west bank of the Brazos River." -
Mier y Teran Report
Mier y Teran wrote a report after inspecting Texas and reported problems. -
The law of April 6, 1830
On April 6, 1830, the Mexican government issued a decree law. This law was written to give Mexico more control over Texas. -
Statements
In 1832, the Texans wrote a series of statements called the Turtle Bayou Resolutions. -
Santa Anna being Elected
In 1833 Santa Anna was elected president of Mexico. Sensing their new freedoms under a republic. -
Defeating General Cos
The Texans defeated General Cos, who surrendered the next morning, and San Antonio was under Texas control. -
1835
In 1835, Santa Anna had decided that Mexico was not ready for a democracy and declared himself dictator. -
Defeating General Cos
In December 1835, the Texans defeated General Cos. Who surrendered the next morning. -
Grass Fight
In November 1835, Erasmus Deaf Smith reported that a unit of Mexican cavalry with supply mules was approaching San Antonio. Colonel Burleson ordered people to stop the Mexicans and take their supplies. -
Surprise Attack
The Gonzales voulenteers made a surprise attack at dawn. During a break the two sides tried to make an agreement. They rose a flag saying come and take it. -
The Texas Revolution
In October 2, 1835, the Texas Revolution had begun. -
March to Goliad
Fifty Texan soldiers marched toward Goliad, which lies along the Gulf coast of Texas. -
Bombarding the Alamo
On February 24, 1836, Mexican troops constantly bombarded the Alamo 13 days when Mexican troops determined to end the battle. Santa Anna ordered all Texans to be put to death. -
Battle of the Alamo
The main battle only lasted around only 30 minutes and ended the was with a Mexican victory on March 6, 1836. -
Goliad Massacre
Three separate groups were marched out of the presidio and executed. -
Battle of San Jacinto
while the Mexican army was taking a siesta General Houston and the Texan army attacked.