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Land Grants
As Mexico offered major land grants to the United States, many Americans had the chance to buy up this cheap land but it came with a price. Some of the rules with buying this land was, having to obey laws given by Mexico, and having to to convert to a Roman Catholic. This eventually contributed to the Texas Revolution, which eventually gets Texas its independence from Mexico -
"Texas's Old Three Hundred"
Based on a plan from his father, Stephen Austin proposed a contract for settlers to move west in exchange for money, Offering land at 12.5 cents per acre. Granting around 300 pieces of land under the contact made many Americans interested and longing to move west. These pieces of land came together to establish a colony the ran all the way from the Gulf of Mexico to Texas. -
Mexicos Efforts to Stop U.S. Westward Migration
Being another contributing factor of the Texas Revolution, in effort to stop U.S. migration into Mexican territory they sealed up borders and placed a tax on imported goods. This attempt failed and keeping Americans out. -
Stephen Austin
Being born in 1793 and inheriting his fathers land grant, Austin began settling Americans into these areas and felt the need to have his inherited land be self governed. Being thrown in jail and released by this "act of treason" because of his request, this was just the start of the Texas revolution. Fighting against Santa Anna's during the revolution, he finished the fighting, gained independence for Texas and became Texas's Secretary of State. Later died in 1836 -
Texas Revolution
As Americans secured Texas's independence from Mexico making it a republic, Americans began to outnumber and outnumber the Mexicans. Trying to reverse this problem, Mexican dictator Antonio Lopez first started by abolishing slavery and enforcing the collection of custom duties. Recognizing this, settlers began to rebel and repelled Mexican forces out of the area. With later events, Mexican forces finally withdrew from Texas. Texas remained an independent republic until 1845. -
Battle of the Alamo
Surrounded by Santa Anna's Mexican Army inside stood the Alamo with Americans trapped that couldn't escape without death or fighting and defeating Santa Anna's army. Lasting for around 2 weeks no firing was recorded until Mexican Soilders attacked and won the Battle of The Alamo. The Alamo is now said to be a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice. -
Battle of Golidad
Being the second battle between Texas vs. the Mexican Army, the rebellious Texans set out to attack a settlement occupied by the Mexican Army. With the Tecans being victorious, in the end they confiscated ten thousand dollars worth of cannons and supplies -
Battle of San Jacinto
Fought in Present day Texas, this was known as the final battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by General Houston, the rebellion defeated Santa Anna's Mexican Army in a while 18 minutes. -
Houston becomes President
Elected President of the Republic of Texas, Houston was also appointed military commander during the revolution. Serving about two terms as President he went from 1836 to 1844. After his presidency, he served as one of the States senators and served three terms. He died of pneumonia in 1863 -
Texas Joins the Union
Admitted as the 28th state and gaining its independence from Mexico, Texas officially joined the union. Even though the Democratic Party objected to the idea of this because they wanted America to avoid war, the acceptance still continued until Texas was admitted as the 28th state of America
