Mexican American

stopping anglo immigration

Apr 6, 1829

mexico began to take measurements and stop the influx of anglo immigration and for anglo to get mad and stop them from keeping coming to texas, mexico passed a law which was that the slaves were to be freed

first battle of the Alamo

Apr 6, 1830

the mexican lost the first battle between Austin's army they surrounded the mexican troops for 41 days and later on the mexicans finally surrendered & withdrew from texas

survey team in texas

Feb 23, 1836

during the first battle the alamo the anglos won. Austin's army surround the mexicans troops for 41 days. this was Important because the mexican fought for slavery, immigration rights

battle of jacinto

Apr 21, 1836

Houston's army attacked general santa anna and his army at the San Jacinto River. 600 mexican troops were killed within minutes

treaty of hidalgo

Feb 2, 1848

peace treaty between america and mexico which limits their settlement and peace