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Mar 25, 1500
The Start
Beginning in the 1500s, Europe began to explore and claim parts of North America. -
Breaking Free
Spain built a mission along the San Antonio River as a first step to making the territory north of Mexico into a bigger zone against other powers.Spain founded its first colony in Texas, sending fifty-five settlers from the Canary Islands to set up homes. -
Not out yet
Spain and the United States signed the Neutral Ground Agreement to establish temporary borders. -
Almost There
The two countries signed the Adams-Onís Treaty, fixing the U.S.-Spanish border at the Sabine River. This was also apart of the cession of Florida. -
Texas' turn
When Mexico took over , Mexican authorities found themselves in the same boat as the Spanish: they wanted to change Texas from a dangerous to a safe and civilized place but lacked any means of doing so. -
Free
Mexico finally outdid the Spanish and gained independence. -
Learning the way
Immigration was further debated when President John Quincy Adams and Secretary of State Henry Clay opened negotiations with Mexico to try to buy east Texas. -
Growing
American ppopulation in Texas had grown to around 25,000 people, and Mexico was having second thoughts about the reason they were attracted to coming the Frointer. -
Growing Apart
Mexico had no intention of giving up its nnorthern territory . Instead the Mexican government decided to quit further American immigration. To hold on to Texas, it decided on a new tack of encouraging Mexican settlement and European immigration, building up its military presence in Texas, and creating a strong trade along the Texas coast. These new priorities were codified as the Law. -
Uh oh
The acts of civil disobedience led Mexico to crack down harder. Events spun out of control, eventually resulting in the legendary Texas Revolution .