The Road To Revolution

By abullarade.jillian

  • Spanish built the first mission

    Spanish built the first mission
    The point of the missions were to make the Indians convert into Christians. The first mission was built of Courpus Christi de la Yseleta.

  • Spanish find La Salle's abandoned fort at Matagorda Bay

    Spanish find La Salle's abandoned fort at Matagorda Bay
    When the Spanished traveled to Matagora Bay, they were surprised to find La Salle's fort, abanded, lonley, and destroyed.

  • St. Denis and Ramon start missions in East Texas

    St. Denis and Ramon start missions in East Texas
    This is the beginning of a physical symbol for Christianity in East Texas.

  • Missions of San Antonio De Valero is established

    Missions of San Antonio De Valero is established
    This shows the growing success of the mission in Texas.

  • Spanish establish a mission and a presidio at San Saba

    Spanish establish a mission and a presidio at San Saba
    Establishments of missions grow to include presidios in Texas.

  • Magee and Bernardo invade Texas

    Magee and Bernardo invade Texas
    Even though Magee and Gutierrez caused trouble and killed many, they were eventually stopped by Kemper and his men.

  • Dr. James leads an attack on La Bahia

    Dr. James leads an attack on La Bahia
    After taking over La Bahia, Dr. James Long was forced to surrender and was shot.

  • Spain approved Moses Austin's colonization plan

    Spain approved Moses Austin's colonization plan
    This is the beginning of a new settlement.

  • Stephen F. Austin brings his first colonists to Texas

    Stephen F. Austin brings his first colonists to Texas
    Stephen takes over the idea of settling in Texas after his dad dies. He brings over 300 families.

  • Martin de Leon established a settlement at Victoria

    Martin de Leon established a settlement at Victoria
    Settlements continue to expand.

  • Green Dewitt established a colony with Gonzales at its main town

    Green Dewitt established a colony with Gonzales at its main town
    Settlements continue to expand.

  • David Burnet, Lorenzo de Zavala and Joseph Vehlein receive land grants in Southeastern Texas

    David Burnet, Lorenzo de Zavala and Joseph Vehlein receive land grants in Southeastern Texas
    More colonists continue to settle in Texas.

  • Mier y Teran explore Texas for Mexico

    Mier y Teran explore Texas for Mexico
    Mexico shows its interest in Texas.

  • Stephen F. Austin receives the last of his five land grants to settle families in Texas.

    Stephen F. Austin receives the last of his five land grants to settle families in Texas.
    Stephen F. Austin is the most successful man to settle families in Texas.

  • Mexico abolishes slavery

    Mexico abolishes slavery
    Mexico does not agree with the inhumane treatment of slaves.

  • Law of April 30 cancels most empresario contracts

    Law of April 30 cancels most empresario contracts

  • Civil War erupts in Mexico

    Civil War erupts in Mexico

  • Convention of 1833 drafts the first state constitution for Texas

    Convention of 1833 drafts the first state constitution for Texas

  • Mexican leaders imprison Stephen F. Austin

    Mexican leaders imprison Stephen F. Austin