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Spanish agreed to allow American Moses Austin to create a colony in Tejas Picured: Moses Austin
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Mexico successfully gains their independence from Spain.
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Slave owners were very angry when Mexico outlawed slavery in 1829. Picture: Group of slaves
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By 1830, the population had swelled to about 25,000 with americans outnumbering the Tejanos six to one. Picture: Growth chart
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In 1833, Austin went to Mexico city to present a list of requested reforms to Mexican officials.
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Mexican soldiers march to the town of Gonzales. They had orders to seize a cannon used by the texans for protection against Native Americans.
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Santa Annas troops surrounded San Antonio.The next day, Mexicans began their siege of the Alamo. Pictured: Santa anna
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The siege of the alamo began.
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Texans met at a settlement called Washington-on-the-Brazos to decide what to do about Santa Annas troops. They decided to declare Texas a free and independent republic. Sam Houston was placed in command of the Texas Army.
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Houston surprised Santa Anna by the San Jacinto river. The texans advanced screaming "Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!" In only 18 minutes, the texans killed more then half of the mexican Army. Then Santa Anna had to sign a treaty giving Texas it's independence. Pictured: The alamo. Texas defeats Mexico
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Texans raised the official flag of the independent nation of Texas, nicknamed the Lonestar Republic.
