The Texas Revolution

Land Offers

Jan 1, 1820

To defend the land from hostile Native Americans, The Spanish government offered huge tracks of land to empresarios people who agreed to find settlers for the land.

The Tejas

Dec 31, 1821

Mexico successfully gained independence from spain. The Tejas were now a part of the new nation of Mexico.

Angery Slave Owners

Jan 1, 1829

Slave owners became angry when Mexico outlawed slavery in 1829. They wanted to maintain slavery so they could grow cotton.

Tejanos Out numbered

Dec 31, 1830

By 1830, the population had swelled to about 25000, with americans out=numbering the Tejanos six to one. Tensions increased.

War Begins

Jan 1, 1833

A war began in 1833. Austin went to Mexico City to present a list of requested reforms to mexican officials. The most urgent request was that Texas become a self governing state within Mexico.

Sending more troops

Oct 19, 1835

Mexican soldiers marched to the town of Gonzales. They had orders to seize a cannon used by the Texans for protection against Native Americans.

San Antonio surrounded

Feb 23, 1836

Santa Amma's troops surrounded San Antonio. The next day, Mexicans began their siege of the Alamo.

Washington on the Brazos

Mar 1, 1836

Tesans met at a settelment called washington on the Brazos to decide what to do about Santa Anna's troops.

Battle to Freedome

Apr 25, 1836

Houston surprised Santa Anna near the San Jacinto river. The Texans advanced screaming "Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad."

Freedome

Sep 28, 1836

Texans raised the official flag of the independent nation of Texas, nicknamed the Lone Star Republic. Sam Houston was elected President.