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The process by Wich Mexico gained independence from the Spanish Empire, beggining with Father Miguel Hidalgo '' Grito de dolores'' on September 16, 1810 and culminating with the signing of the teatry of Cordoba on August 24, 1821. -
The ''Constitution convention of 1816'' refers to the convention that wrote indiana's fist state constitution, which enabled the state to join the U.S. as the 19th state on December 11, 1816. -
established the fist Mexican Republic as a federalist, represantive Republic after the fall of the first Mexican impire. -
An unsuccessful attempt by American settlers led by Haden Edwards to declare independence from Mexico in late 1826 early 1827. -
The mier y Teran report was a series of official findings from Manuel de Mier y Teran's 1828 inspection of Texas, Which revealed the growing American influence and weakness of Mexican authority. -
The law of April 6, 1830 was a Mexican act designed to strenghten Mexico's control over Texas ending immigration from the Unites states, stopping slavery, and implementing new taxes and custom duties. -
A series of statement drafted by Texan settlers In June 1832, publicly declaring their opposition to the Mexican governments violations of the Mexican constitution of 1824 and their support for the Federalist cause led by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. -
Meeting of texian colonist who sought political and economic reforms from Mexican government including separate statehood for Texas, changes to immigration laws, and better defence against Native American raids. -
Sthepen F. Austin was arrested in January 1834 for treason and imprisioned in Mexico city after writing a letter suggesting Texas should form its own state government, without Federal permission. -
The battle of Gonzales was the first military engagement of the Texas revolution, fought on October 2, 1835 when Texian settlers refused to return a cannon to Mexican forces. -
A political meeting held in San Felipe De Austin in response to rising tensions between Anglo- American settlers and the Mexican government. -
The battle of the Alamo was a 13-day siege in 1836 during Texas Revolution where a small group of Texan defenders, including Davy crokett and James Bowie, were overwhelmed and killed by the Mexican army led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. -
The Goliad Massacre was the execution of approximately 300-400 Texian prisoners of war by the Mexican Army on March 27, 1836 during the Texas Revolution. After the Texians surrendered at the battle of Coleto. -
The battle of San jacinto was really important because it was decisive battle of Texas Revolution, leading to the independence of Texas from Mexico and creation of the Republic of Texas. -
Travis was addressed To the people of Texas and All Americans in The world This letter was a passionate plea for aid for the Alamo garrison. He ended the letter ''Victory of death'' the only outcome this battle could have. -
The battle of Coleto creek, fought on March 19-20, 1836, resulted in the surrender of Texan forces led by Colonel James Fannin to Mexican General Jose de Urrea. -
The treaty of Velasco was a set of two agreements signed on May 14, 1836 between interim President David G. Burnet of the Republic of Texas and captured Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.