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Mexico's Indpendence
With the signing of the Treaty of Cordoba, Mexico is free from Spanish
control after 300 years as a Spanish colony and 11 years of revolution. -
General Conolization Law
Mexico passes the General Colonization Law, formally opening Texas
to colonization. Presenting empresario grants to individuals, the hope is
to encourage settlement and economic growth in the remote Mexican
land of Texas. -
Constitution
The Mexican government adopts the Constitution of 1824. Based on
the United States constitution, Texians are, for the most part, in favor of
the document. Texas and Coahuila are joined as a single Mexican state. -
Mier y Teran Mission
Mier y Teran is sent on a fact-finding mission to Texas by the Mexican
government. Because of U.S. interest in Texas and the large number of
Anglo settlers flowing into Mexico, the government is anxious to assess
the situation. -
Back from the mission
In his report to the Mexican government, Mier y Teran recounts that the
Americans living in the Nacogdoches area outnumber Mexicans 10 to 1
and American influence is apparent throughout Texas. -
Mexican government response
In response to Mier y Teran's report, the Mexican government enacts
the Law of April 6th. This law prohibits the immigration of any more
Americans into Texas, places taxes on goods coming into Texas from
the U.S., prohibits slaves from entering Texas from the U.S., and
deploys Mexican troops for permanent duty station in Texas. -
San Felipe
Santa Anna reaches San Felipe, crosses Fort Bend on the Brazos River, and burns Harrisburg.Santa Anna reaches San Felipe, crosses Fort Bend on the Brazos River, and burns Harrisburg.Santa Anna reaches San Felipe, crosses Fort Bend on the Brazos River, and burns Harrisburg. -
Santa Ana falls
Texian soldiers attack and rout Santa Anna's detachment at San Jacinto,
killing 650 enemy troops while capturing another 700. The next day,
Santa Anna, hiding and disguised in a dragoon private's uniform, is
captured. -
End of Texas Independence
Santa Anna and David G. Burnet sign the Treaty of Velasco ending the
Texas Revolution. -
New flag
The Republic of Texas adopts its new flag.
