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The Road to Mexican Independence
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Treaty of Paris
Treaty of ParisThe Treaty if Paris is a document between the Spanish, French and United States, in order to end the war the Spanish and French had to give their land. (The French gave up the Mississippi River and Canada, while the Spanish gave up Florida.) Robert Dinwiddie decided to ask the French to withdraw and the U.S, captured a fort. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris was declared to end the French and Indian war. -
Marques de Rubi Report
Rubi Report
The Rubi Report is a document written by Marques de Rubi. He wanted Spain to abandon all the missions, replace San Antonio as the capital, move everybody to San Antonio, and befriend the Comanche so they could fight the Apache. The Rubi Report was successfully carried out. -
The American Revolution
American Revolution
The United States Settlers were getting fed up with England. England kept on making them pay unreasonable taxes and forced laws upon them. The Americans decided to do something about it, they declared war. This later led to the freedom of the 13 colonies... And a threat to the Spanish. -
The United States Gains Independence
U.S. Gains Independence
On July 4, 1776 the United States declared their independence from England. They successfully bacame their own country. The Spanish had thought the U.S. wasn't a threat, but when the 13 colonies flooded with more people looking to expand, the Spanish knew they were in for trouble. -
Beginning of the French Revolution
French Revolution
The French Revolution began because the French people were starving and in poverty while the royals got to live a cushy life. When the people came to Marie Antoinette telling her the people were out of bread she said "let them eat cake" which shows you what really set off the French people. This is how the French people revolted. -
Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase is when the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from the French. This was all the land the French owned, therefore eliminating the French threat among the Spanish, but the United States was growing bigger, and they wanted Texas. -
The Cry of Dolores
Cry of Dolores
On Sptember 16, 1810 Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made a Cry of Dolores. It was a cry for the end of the Spanish rule, Mexico wanted independence too, this resulted in war. -
Green Flag Over Texas
Texas IndependndenceTexas wanted to claim their Independence the were successful in getting Independenc but this resulted in lots of war. In the end of this the Republic of Texas was unstable and many men had died. -
The Battle of Medina
Battle of Medina
The battle of Medina is the bloodiest battle fought in Texas. Gutierrez and Magee banded together to create the Republican Army of the North. They were fighting for Texas' Independence. -
The Panic of 1819
Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1819 happened because the United States was having economic issues. The War of 1812 had left a huge dent in their money and people were being forced off their land. The Panic of 1819 didn't end until 1824 -
The Old Three Hundred Colony
Old Three Hundred
The Old Three Hundred Colony is one of the colonies in Texas, it had 300 settlers. Moses Austin was given grants to give to 300 settlers and their families but he died so his son Stephen F. Austin had to take over. The Old Three Hundred Colony was a success. It was the first Anglo colony in Texas. -
Mexican Independence
Mexican Independence
On August 24th, 1821 Mexico became and independent country. Mexico had been ruled by Spain for over 300 years. Alot of other countries were gaining independence so Mexico decided to join in. So now Mexico is it's own country. -
James Long's Death, End of Filibuster Period
James Long
James Long was a very famous filibuster. He didn't like the Adams-Onis Treaty, he wanted Texas a part of the United States. When Long died it was the end if the filibuster period. -
Imperial Colonization Laws
Imperial Colonization Law
The Imperial Colonization Law was a law that let Cstholic families come to colonize Texas. -
Constitutin of 1824
Constitution of 1824
The Constitution of 1824 is when Texas combined with Mexico. Later Texas was unhappy and they seceded from Mexico and became their own. -
Coahuila and Texas
Coahuila and Texas
In 1689-1690 the governer if Caohuila decided to expand his territory to Texas. This was successful, creating Coahuila and Texas. On March 11, 1827 the Constitution of Coahuila and Texas was created, dividing the state into three deparments , then later to seven. In 1824 Coahuila and Texas became severed.
