jan 1, 1836 - Texas Declares Independece

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Mexico wins independence from Spain
- Stephen Austin (American_ given land in
modern day Texas

Immigrants had to be Catholic and follow Mexican law

Mexico outlaws slavery in 1830 and prohibits further immigrations
- 1836 -> majority American immigrant Texas
declares independence from Mexico
- Santa Anna (Mexican official) lead 6,000
troops into Texas
- 13 siege (200 Texans die at the Alamo)
- Sam Houston wins decisive battle at
San Jacinto

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