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mexican gained it's independence from Spain and claimed all the of the New Spain Territory Wich is now Mexico -
established Mexico as a federal republic with a division of powers between the national and state governments -
The Fredonian Rebellion was a brief and unsuccessful attempt by American settlers in 1826 to create an independent republic, the Republic of Fredonia, near Nacogdoches, Texas. Led by Haden Edwards, the revolt stemmed from a dispute over land grants and was quickly crushed by Mexican troops. The rebellion was the first attempt at secession from Mexico and is considered a precursor to the larger Texas revolution -
The Mier y Terán report was a Mexican government-commissioned report from 1828 describing the alarming situation in Texas, which warned that the growing population of Anglo-American settlers far outnumbered Mexicans, did not follow Mexican laws or customs, and were becoming increasingly independent of Mexican control. -
The Law of April 6, 1830 was a Mexican federal law passed in response to concerns about increasing U.S. immigration to Texas, which included a ban on U.S. immigration, the cancellation of unfinished empresario contracts, and a prohibition on slavery in Texas. The law also imposed taxes on U.S. imports and encouraged Mexican immigration to Texas, with the goal of increasing Mexico's control over the region. -
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were a series of statements adopted by Texas settlers in June 1832, declaring their loyalty to the Mexican constitution of 1824 and to General Santa Anna. -
The Conventions of 1832 and 1833 requested changes in immigration policy and statehood for Texas. 3. Stephen F. Austin was arrested while in Mexico to present the Convention of 1833's requests. -
Believing that he was pushing for Texas independence and suspecting that he was trying to incite insurrection, the Mexican government arrested Austin in January 1834 in Saltillo. He was taken to Mexico City and imprisoned. No charges were filed against him as no court would accept jurisdiction. -
The Battle of Gonzales, fought on October 2, 1835, was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. It began when Mexican soldiers were sent to reclaim a small cannon from the town of Gonzales but were met by armed Texian colonists. After a brief fight, the Mexican forces retreated, marking a clear break between the colonists and the Mexican government and giving rise to the "Come and Take It" slogan and flag. -
The Consultation of 1835 was a provisional government of Texas that convened in San Felipe de Austin in November 1835 to respond to increasing conflict with Mexico. Delegates were divided on whether to seek a return to the Mexican Constitution of 1824 or declare immediate independence. The group's main actions were creating a provisional government and establishing the command of the army, with Sam Houston named commander-in-chief. -
The Battle of the Alamo was a 13-day siege in 1836 where a small force of Texan defenders, including William Barret Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett, were defeated by the much larger Mexican army under General Antonio López de Santa Anna. While a military loss, the battle became a powerful symbol of heroic resistance, and the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" galvanized Texan forces to win the Texas Revolution at the Battle of San Jacinto. -
The Travis letter is a famous 1836 document written by William B. Travis from inside the Alamo, pleading for reinforcements during the siege by the Mexican Army. Addressed "To the People of Texas All Americans in the World," it is a desperate call to arms and a statement of defiance that famously ends with "Victory or Death". It is considered one of the most revered documents in Texas history and is housed in the Texas State Archives. -
The Constitutional Convention of 1836 met at Washington-on-the-Brazos and was a pivotal event in Texas history where 59 delegates drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas. During the 17-day convention, they established an interim government, named Sam Houston commander-in-chief, and officially severed political ties with Mexico. The convention began on March 1, 1836, and its work was completed by March 17. -
The Battle of Coleto, fought on March 19-20, 1836, was a two-day engagement during the Texas Revolution where Texan forces under Colonel James Fannin were surrounded and defeated by a larger Mexican army led by General José de Urrea. -
The Goliad Massacre was the execution of 425–445 Texian Army prisoners of war by the Mexican Army on March 27, 1836, during the Texas Revolution. After surrendering at the Battle of Coleto, the Texian soldiers were marched to the town of Goliad and executed in groups on the orders of Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The event occurred after the Texians surrendered under the false belief they would be treated as prisoners of war and released.