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Without a shot being fired, Agustín de Iturbide created a drive for Mexican Independence. The Texas Territory also became a part of this new Nation.
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During the summer of 1821 Steven Austin and his Three Hundred Settlers cross into Texas.
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Austin had learned that his colony had not yet been ratified by the Mexican Goverment. Therefore he travled a distance of 1,931KM to Mexico City in order to get his permission for his colony.
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During this period Austin grants titles and land to 297 settlers. Each Houshold Recieved a Minimum of 177 acres or 4,428 acres depending on household size and whether or not they inteded to farm or raise livestock.
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Bustamante issued a series of laws that stopped all US citizens from immegrating to Texas, raised Taxes, and reiterated a ban on slavery.
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Santa Anna leads a revolt against the current Mexican Government in order to overthrow Bustamante.
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Due to the insecurities of the Mexican Constitution and the lack of adherence Steven Austin speaks for the Anglo-American population in Texas and declares themselves Independent.
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The Goliad Campain was the rooting out of all Anglo-Americans in the Texas Territory by Federalists of the Mexican Government. The Federalists believed that the Texan's ultimate goal was secession.
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Santa Anna leads his advance guard to attack The Alamo. Shortly after setting-up shop in the nearby town they flew a red flag, signifing that there would be no quarter and they would all be killed.
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On this date Santa Anna and his forces were defeated at San Jacinto. Texas had won their Independence!
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