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Declaration of Independence
13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. -
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Freedonian Rebellion
Was the first attempt by Anglo settlers in Texas to secede from Mexico. Haden Edwards created the Freedonian Rebellion. -
Mier y Teran Report
Mexican government sent General Manuel de Mier y Terán on a mission to determine the United States-Mexico boundaries between the Red and Sabine rivers. Mier y Terán's mission also included studying the number of Anglo-American settlers in Texas and determining the attitudes of those living in Texas -
Law of April 6,1830
All immigration from the U.S would end, no more empresario grants for americans,np new slaves could be brought to texas ,land can be only sold to mexicans and europeans settlers. -
Turtle Bayou Resolution
1.complained about unfair taxes
2.pledged loyalty to the Mexican constitution of 1824
3.supported Antonio Lopez de santa anna -
Battle of Gonzalez
he Battle of Gonzales was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. It was fought near Gonzales, Texas, on October 2, 1835, between rebellious Texian settlers and a detachment of Mexican army soldiers. -
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Saige of the Alamo
13 day siege at the Alamo gave General Sam Houston time to build and develop his Army at San Jacinto. -
Capture of San Antonio
San Antonio, an important victory for the Republic of Texas in its war for independence from Mexico. -
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Runaway Scrape
were runing away from bad guys and burned all their houses. -
Massacre of Goliad
over three hundred Texan prisoners were executed by Mexican forces. -
battle of San Jacinto
during Texas' war for independence from Mexico, the Texas militia under Sam Houston launched a surprise attack against the forces of Mexico. -
Treaty of Velasco
were two documents signed at Velasco, Texas on May 14, 1836, between Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna of Mexico and the Republic of Texas.
