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Mexican Independence
After one failed try at independence in September 16, 1810, Mexico finally becomes independent from Spain. -
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Americans Will Not Follow Mexican Law
After settling by the Colorado River, Americans start to not follow Mexican law because they want slaves. -
Stephen F. Austin Started A Colony
Stephen F. Austin brought over 300 families to settle on the lower Colorado River. -
Americans Are Banned From Settling in Mexico
Americans outnumbered Mexicans and were hard for the Mexican Government to control, so the Mexican Government banned new American settlers from entering Mexico. Because of this, Texans start to think about gaining independence from Mexico. -
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Battle at the Alamo
Two-hundred Texan rebels occupied an abandoned mission near San Antonio called the Alamo, hoping to stall Mexican troops while other Texan rebels assembled a larger army. Mexico sent troops to fight them off, and the battle lasted about 11 days. -
Battle of San Jacinto & Texan Independence
Texans fled east because they were outnumbered and finally reorganized at San Jacinto River. Santa Anna set up camp and in the night, Texans attacked yelling "Remember the Alamo!". After the troops were destroyed, they forced Santa Anna to sign a treaty giving Texas its independence. -
Texas is Recognized
In 1840, texas was recognized as an independent nation by the U.S., Britain, and France. -
Peace Treaty Signed
In 1844, Mexico and Texas finally signed a peace treaty. -
Texas Finally A Nation
In 1845, Texas was founded. -
Troops Led to the Rio Grande
Because America said that its border was further south, it caused a dispute between Mexico and America. Later, General Taylor led troops into the disputed region. -
Bear Flag Revolt
Americans tried to make California an independent nation but failed. -
Santa Fe Captured
After Congress declared war on Mexico, American soldiers captured Santa Fe. -
Americans Captured Northern Mexico
After the battle of Buena Vista, Americans took over Northern Mexico. -
Mexico City Fell
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Treaty with Mexico
In 1848, Senate passed a treaty with Mexico.