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Fredonian Rebellion
The Fredonian Rebellion was the fight between the Mexican government and the Edward bothers. Haden Edwards was a empresario and the land that was given to him in a grant was already the land given to the older settlers. When he arrived in Nachodoges, he made the settlers forfeit their land and trade. They then held an election for an alcade and won against the Edwards. Mexico sided with the settlers, and the grant was declared forfeit. The Edwards were outraged and started a rebellion. -
Law of April 6
This law was passed by the Mexican government to limit the amout of immigration from other countries into the states. The law also gave a loan in finance to colonist moving to Texas, gave foreigners open coastal trade for 4 years. It provided a federal commissioner of colonization to supervise empresarios. The law also inforced no slaves to be brought into Mexico. -
Santa Anna Takes Control
Santa Anna, Mexico's president took control of Texas when the Law of April 6 came out. When he passed the law he became more of a dictator, taking away most of Texas' freedom.
Santa Anna marched into Texas with an army after the Battle of Gonzales, and started war because Texas had rebeled against him. After many battles, Santa Anna took control of Texas once more. At April 21, 1836, the battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna was captured and was set free after giving Texas its independence. -
Austin's Jailing
Stephen F. Austin was the most successful empresario and settled more than 800 families in Texas. He was arrested by Santa Anna for suspicion and was seen as a threat to Mexico. Austin was confused why he was put into jail because he had no intent on fighting against Mexico. He was put into jail in Mexico City for more than a year. When Austin got out, he no long saw Mexico as a country he wanted to be in. -
Battle of Gonzales
The Battle of Gonzales was caused when American colonist refused to surrender a small cannon that was given to them in 1831 as defense against the indians. Castaneda and 100 dragoons were sent to receive the cannon. After relocating there campsite along the Gonzale river multiple times, the Texans ambushed them.
Castaneda arranged a parley with John Moore and learns that the Texans are fighting to keep their cannon and to uphold the constitution of 1824. -
Battle of Gonzales Part 2
The battle was resumed, and Cataneda found himself outnumbered and withdrawaled to Bexar. -
Battle of the Alamo
The battle of the Alamo is the most celebrated military engagement in Texas history. The Texans were led by William B. Travis and James Bowie.
Santa Anna marched into Texas with an army ready to stop Texas's rebellion. He arrived at the Alamo February 23 and demanded that they surrender, but the Texans refused. Twelve days later at around 5am Santa Anna attacked with 1800 soldiers against about 150 Texans.
By eight o'clock every Texan fighting man layed died, and Santa Anna had his victory. -
Texas Declaration of Indenpendence
The Texas Declaration of Independence was framed and issued at the Convection of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos. In the Texas Declaration of Independence contains a statement on the nature of the government, a list of grievances, and a final declaration of indepence. The original declaration was signed by fifty-nine delegates. Five copies were made and dispatched to the towns of Bexar, Nacogdoches, Goliad, Brazona, and San Felipe. -
Battle of Coleto Creek
The battle of Coleto, the Culmination of the Goliad Campain, happened near Coleto Creek. The battle greatest significance remains bound up in its consequences. The victorys in many of the battles made Mexico's leaders overconfidence. It also made Santa Anna believe that the rebellion in near its successfull end. Finally the surrendering of the battle helped Texas and the United States go against Mexico and its cause. -
Massacre at Goliad
The Goliad Massacre was the most infamous event in the Texas Revolution, but it garnered the cause against Mexico which lead to the victory of San Jacinto. Santa Anna took no prisoners, and misleaded the Texas soldiers that would would not be killed. Colonel Fannin Surrendered to Santa Anna and were took as prisoners. But they were massacred one by one and 342 soldiers were executed. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of San Jacinto only lasted 18 minutes do to Mexico was not prepared when Texas ambushed them. This battle lead to Santa Anna being captured. He tried to escape by wearing different clothing but was taken to the camp and recognized as Santa Anna. This lead to Texas getting its independence.
