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Texas Revolution and Mexican-American War
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In 1821...
Mexico became independent. -
In 1822...
Stephen F. Austin started a colony on the lower Colorado River. -
In 1824...
It adopted a republican constitution that declared rights for all Mexicans. -
In 1830...
It banned further settlement by Americans. -
In 1836...
For almost two weeks, from February 23 to March 6, 1836, the Texans held out. -
In 1836...
While Mexican troops were resting, Houston’s forces swarmed the camp, shouting, “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!” -
In 1837...
The republic organized the Texas Rangers to guard its long frontier from Mexican and Native American attacks. -
In 1839...
Finally, Jackson did recognize Texas as an independent nation. -
In 1840...
Britain, which wanted to halt U.S. expansion, recognized Texas. -
In 1844...
Texas and Mexico signed a peace treaty.
