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In a formal exchange, Spain returned Louisiana to France in exchange for a central Italian throne promise. -
All heads of household, regardless of race or immigrant status, to claim land in Mexico -
Constitution of Mexico joined Texas with Coahuila to form the state of Coahuila y Tejas -
Mexican president Anastasio Bustamante ordered that all slaves be freed -
During the Anahuac Disturbances, Texians supported the federalists and expelled Mexican soldiers from East Texas while a revolt against the president was happening in Mexico. -
The convention called for independent statehood for Texas and the allowance of US citizens to immigrate. -
In 1835, Texians repelled a Mexican attempt to retake a small cannon, which started the Texas Revolution. Over the next three months, the Texians successfully defeated all Mexican troops in the region. -
Santa Anna led Mexican troops to besiege the Alamo Mission in San Antonio de Bexar, while General Jose de Urrea led troops up the coast of Texas. Urrea's forces defeated Texian resistance, ending in the Goliad Massacre. After a thirteen-day siege, Santa Anna's forces overwhelmed the Texians at the Alamo. The battle cry "Remember the Alamo!" became a symbol of the Texas Revolution. -
The Republic of Texas held its first Congress in October 1836 at Columbia, where Stephen F. Austin, recognized as the Father of Texas, served as Secretary of State for two months before passing away on December 27th of the same year. During 1836, Texas had five different locations serve as temporary capitals. -
The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed in Washington-on-the-Brazos, establishing the Republic of Texas. The decision was based on the protection of fundamental rights and the annulment of the federal agreement by Mexico.