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Mexico gained it's independence from Spain and claimed all of new Spain territory which is now mexico. -
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 established Mexico as a federal republic with a president, congress, and supreme court. -
The Fredonian Rebellion was a short-lived, failed uprising in 1826 by American settlers in Mexican Texas, led by Haden Edwards, who declared the independent Republic of Fredonia after his land grant was revoked. -
The Mier y Terán report was a 1828 warning from General Manuel Mier y Terán to the Mexican government, stating that the Anglo settlers in Texas were outnumbering Mexicans, disrespecting Mexican laws, and trading primarily with the United States. -
The Law of April 6, 1830, was a Mexican law designed to stop American immigration and assert control over Texas. -
The four resolutions condemned violations of the 1824 constitution by the Bustamante government and urged all Texans to support the patriots fighting under Santa Anna, who was at the time struggling to defeat military despotism. -
The conventions of 1832 and 1833 were held by Texas colonists to petition the Mexican government for reforms, including the separation of Texas from Coahuila, the repeal of the law restricting Anglo-American immigration, and an extension of tariff exemptions. -
Stephen F. Austin was arrested by Mexican authorities in January 1834. He was taken to Mexico City and imprisoned after a letter he wrote, which was intercepted by officials, was interpreted as a call for rebellion against the Mexican government. -
Texian settlers fought Mexican soldiers to keep a cannon that had been lent to them by the Mexican government for defense against Native American raids -
The Consultation of 1835 was a political convention of Texians that established a provisional government to respond to escalating conflicts with Mexico, ultimately leading to a "Declaration of Causes" on November 7. -
The Battle of the Alamo was a 13-day siege in 1836 where a small group of Texian defenders, led by William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett, were defeated by Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna and his much larger army -
It 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 or Death” – the only outcome this battle could have. -
The Convention of 1836 was a meeting of delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos that declared independence from Mexico, drafted the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, and organized an interim government. -
The Battle of Coleto Creek on March 19-20, 1836, was a defeat for Texan forces led by Colonel James Fannin, who were surrounded by Mexican General Urrea's army -
The Goliad Massacre was the execution of approximately 342-450 Texian soldiers by the Mexican Army on March 27, 1836, during the Texas Revolution. After surrendering following the Battle of Coleto, the captured Texans were executed by firing squad despite a promise of humane treatment. The event, which included the execution of Colonel James W. Fannin, became a rallying cry for Texian independence, similar to the earlier Battle of the Alamo. -
The Battle of San Jacinto was a decisive 18-minute battle fought on April 21, 1836, during the Texas Revolution -
The Treaty of Velasco was a pair of treaties signed in May 1836 between Texas and Mexico to end the Texas Revolution, but they were never officially recognized by Mexico.