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Stephen Austin's 180
Stephen Austin was the most driven to assimilate and even changed his name to "Esteban", depicting himself as more of a spaniard and less of an anglo. Esteban went to D.F. to negotiate the terms of Texas and its independence, but was given a year long jail sentence. Once out, he changed. Some say Esteban changed due to dropping the proverbial bar of cow fat and ended up meeting someone. I think he saw Texas drifting away and hopped on the U.S. train as to avoid losing his massive wealth. -
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The Alamo (2.0)
The first battle of the Alamo was embarrassing for Mexico, General Santa Anna left his crown and decided to strike, vengeance would be his. The battle ended with all of those sided with Texas within the Alamo dead and Santa Anna feeling accomplished. This is what the Texans used as their reason, their willpower. They wanted to right a wrong. Juan Seguin, a lucky courrier that day, vowed to avenge his brothers. This would lead to the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna's first mistake. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of San Jacinto began when General Sam Houston led his forces to the Mexican military camp. Houston ambushed the Mexican forces who were sleeping at the time, and won a battle of eighteen minutes.This surrender by Mexico led to Santa Anna signing over Texan independence, and a path to the Mexican American War.
