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Freedonian Rebellion
The Fredonian Rebellion was the first attempt by Anglo settlers in Texas to break away from Mexico. The settlers, led by the Empresario Haden Edwards, declared independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Fredonia near Nacogdoches. -
Mier y Teran Report
Mexico's government sent General Manuel de Mier y Terán on a mission to determine the boundaries between Mexico and the United States, including the Red and Sabine rivers. Mier y Terán's mission also included studying the number of American settlers in Texas and determining the influence of those settlers. -
Law of April 6, 1830
A result of the Mier y Teran Report, this law was designed to stop the flood of immigration. -
Turtle Bayou Resolution
The Turtle Bayou Resolution created ideas that would later be vital for the Texas Revolution. -
Battle of Gonzalez
The Battle of Gonzalez took place due to the building tension between Mexico and the settlers, and finally blew up once Mexico attempted to take the cannon that they gave to the settlers. -
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Siege of the Alamo
The Siege of the Alamo was the first 13 days of the Battle of the Alamo. -
Massacre of Goliad
425-445 prisoners were taken to the town of Goliad, all of them were slaughtered. -
Texas Declaration of Independence
The Texas Declaration of Independence was the declaration of independence from Mexico. -
Capture of San Antonio
The newly created Texan Army takes over San Antonio, a significant victory. -
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Runaway Scrape
Evacuations of the Texas Residents who were fleeing the Mexican Army. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of San Jacinto was the decisive battle of the entire Texas Revolution. -
Treaty of Velasco
Two documents were signed, a public document and a private document.