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Austin Founds New Colony
After Mexico gained independence from Spain, Moses Austin received approval from the Spanish governor to bring settlers into Tejas. Moses Austin died in 1821 and his son, Stephen F. Austin, inherited the land grant. Austin settled the land near the Brazos and Colorado in 1824. -
Mexico Bans U.S. Immigration
In fear of losing control over Texas, Mexico bans immigration from the U.S. -
Texas Revolution Begins
After a long period of political and cultural clashes between the Mexican government and the increasingly large population of American settlers in Texas, the Texas Revolution begins. -
Texas Declares Independence
The Texas Declaration of Independence was the formal declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico in the Texas Revolution. It was adopted at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 2, 1836. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
Outnumbered and facing impossible odds, Houston ordered an attack on the Mexican army. They were successful in the battle, and Santa Anna was captured. -
The Fall of the Alamo
On March 6, 1836, Santa Anna led an attack on the Alamo. Texas fought a difficult battle against the Mexican army and was defeated. The defenders of the Alamo were killed, including former U.S. Congressman David Crocket. -
Texas Annexed to the U.S.
Almost ten years after winning independence from Mexico, Texas was annexed to the United States under the administration of President James Polk. -
Texas joined Confederacy- Civil War Begins
Texans feared the election of a Republican would threaten slavery, which they believed was a vital part of the economy. So Texas declared its secession from the Union on February 1, 1861, and joined the Confederate States on March 2, 1861. -
Granger Announces the end of Slavery
Following the defeat of the Confederate States in the American Civil War, Texas was mandated to rejoin the United States of America. Union Army General Gordon Granger, on June 19th, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, announced the end of slavery, and the last remaining slaves of the Confederate States of America were finally liberated.