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America settlers
American settlers Haden and Benjamin Edwards lead a revolt against Mexican rule; the brothers declare an independent state called "Fredonia"; the rebellion falls apart without any violence. -
Tensions between Texas and Mexico
In 1830 Mexico closed its borders to further immigration by Americans and banned the import of enslaved labor. It also taxed good imported from foreign countries. -
Battle of Gonzales
In 1835 the Texan army enjoyed its first taste of victory at the military post of Gonzales. -
Battle of Goliad
In 1836 two weeks later the Mexican army overwhelmed Texans troops led by James W. Fannin at Goliad -
Santa Anna and the Alamo
Santa Anna's forces arrive at San Antonio and find over 180 Texas rebels holed up in an abandoned Catholic mission called the Alamo. -
Declared Independence
In 1836 Texas declared independence from Mexico -
The Alamo
On March 6, Santa Anna's army stormed the Alamo. -
Battle of San Jacinto and the Treaty of Velasco
The battle of San Jacinto lasted lasted less than 20 minutes
Houston forced Santa Anna to order his army outof Texas and a sign of treaty.
