Texas Revolution/Mexican-American War

  • Mexican Goverenment Bans American Immigration

    Mexican Goverenment Bans American Immigration
    Anastasio Bustamante was concerned about Americans having an effect on Texans, so he banned americans from immigrating to Texas.
  • Battle of Velasco

    Battle of Velasco
    The Battle of Velasco was the first thing to started to lead to the Texas Revolution.
  • Firsy Shot of the Revolution

    Firsy Shot of the Revolution
    Mexiacan soilders were sent to Texas, but the Texans fired the first shot of the Mexican Revolution.
  • Independence

    Independence
    The Texas Declaration of Independence is signed at the Republic of Texas is declared. David G. Burnet is elected president.
  • Texans Rally for Independence

    Texans Rally for Independence
    After 400 Texans surrender at the Goliad Massacre, Mexicans killed the Texans. This outraged them, so the Texans rallied for their independence.
  • Treaty of Velasco is Signed

    Treaty of Velasco is Signed
    The treaties of Velasco are signed, which offically gives Texas is independence
  • Proposal for Statehood

    Proposal for Statehood
    President John Tyler signed the proposal for Texas to enter statehood.
  • Texas Becomes a State

    Texas Becomes a State
    Texas is annexed as a state.
  • Mexican-American War Begins

    Mexican-American War Begins
    General Anastacio Torrejon led 2,000 Mexican soilders to ambush U.S. troops at Ft. Texas.
  • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is Signed

    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is Signed
    This treaty officially ends the Mexican American War. The Rio Grande River esablishes the border.