R E V O L U T I N R O A D T By: Erika Liebel

The Long Expedition Wanted to “conquer” Texas June 1819 occupied Nacadoches & declared Texas to be an independent Republic. Spanish troops drove expedition back to Louisiana Fall 1821 – Long expedition to La Bahia (Goliad) Mexicans captured Long took him to Mexico City. James Long was shot & killed accidentally

Mexican Constitution of 1824 19 states and 3 territories Coahuila y Tejas Set up 3 branches of government Set up term limits Encouraged immigration (US & Europe)

Law of April 6, 1830 Immigration from US Empresario Contracts Slavery

Battle of Velasco Mexican v Texian Domingo de Ugartechea June 25-26, 1932 Mexican v Texian Domingo de Ugartechea Alcalde John Austin Cannon to Anahuac Mexicans outnumbered Texians Mexico Surrendered

Convention of 1832 October 1, 1832 58 Delegates, Stephen F. Austin, Pres. Adopted Resolutions for Reform: Tariff reduction No restrictions on immigration from US Funding primary schools Texas as a separate state Convention illegal – resolutions failed

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Perez de Lebron elected President of Mexico 1833

Convention of 1833 Independent statehood for Texas Drafted a state constitution Lift ban on immigration to Texas Stephen F. Austin presented petitions to Mexican government

Stephen F. Austin arrested & imprisoned in Mexico City - 1834

Stephen F. Austin freed from prison and calls for war with Mexico 1835

Battle of Gonzales October 2, 1835 Texians refuse to return cannon Col John Moore Col Domingo de Ugartechea Texians buried cannon Mexicans retreated 1st battle of the Revolution

Convention of 1836 March 1, 1836 54 Delegates Washington-on-the-Brazos Declaration of Independence written

Battle of the Alamo 195-250 Texians die February 13 - March 6, 1836 195-250 Texians die Prisoners executed & burned after surrender Survivors; Susanna Dickinson & baby Angelina, Joe Travis LTC William B. Travis v. Gen Santa Anna

Massacre at Goliad March 27, 1836 Nearly 400 Texians executed & burned after surrender Col Fannin v. Gen Santa Anna

Battle of San Jacinto 18 minutes Gen Houston v Gen Santa Anna April 21, 1836 18 minutes Gen Houston v Gen Santa Anna Texas wins independence Santa Anna taken prisoner

Public – Republic of Texas, Border at Rio Grande Treaties of Velasco 2 Treaties – 1 Public, 1 Secret Public – Republic of Texas, Border at Rio Grande Secret – Santa Anna released after Republic is recognized Both sides violated treaties

Republic of Texas is Born 2nd Flag of the Republic of Texas Last flag of the Republic of Texas 2nd Flag of the Republic of Texas