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It heightened Mexican fears of American expansion and led to increased military presence, new restrictions on immigration, and the implementation of stricter laws, which contributed to the growing tensions that eventually led to the Texas Revolution.
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Official 1829 report to the Mexican government detailing concerns about the growing American influence and population in Texas. Led by Mexican General Manuel de Mier y Terán, the report's recommendations led to the Law of April 6, 1830
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Was a Mexican decree designed to stop Anglo-American immigration to Texas and increase government control. It banned further immigration from the United States and who saw it as an overreach of power, leading to increased tensions and contributing to the outbreak of the Texas Revolution. -
A series of statements adopted by Texan settlers in June 1832 that expressed loyalty to the Mexican constitution of 1824 and opposed the current, centralist government led by President Bustamante
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Organized colonial demands for reforms from the Mexican government, such as repealing the immigration law, extending tariff exemptions, and seeking separate statehood for Texas
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When Austin was released, he had abandoned his policy of seeking a peaceful solution within Mexico and became a leading advocate for the Texas Revolution, as many settlers now felt that war was the only option for independence.
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Started with the Battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835, and concluded with the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836 -
The revolution officially began on October 2, 1835, when Texan colonists fought Mexican soldiers over a cannon in Gonzales because they barowed a cannon and they didn't want to give it back so they made a flag, it started right after the revolition. -
A convention of Texan delegates that took place during the early stages of the Texas Revolution to create a temporary government and decide the future of Texas in its conflict with Mexico
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Mexican forces under General Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo in San Antonio. After a twoweek siege, the fort was overrun, and nearly all of the approximately 185 defenders were killed. -
Texas declares independence: convention of delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos to formally declare Texas's independence from Mexico.
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A Texian force was defeated and surrendered at Goliad. Weeks later, Santa Anna ordered the execution of nearly 400 prisoners, which fueled Texian outrage. -
It took about a year for this war to end because of how many people came to fight. -
In a surprise attack, the Texian army led by General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army in 18 minutes, capturing Santa Anna himself. -
Santa Anna signed treaties with Texas that ended the revolution and recognized Texas's independence.