jan 2, 1836 - Texas gains Independence
Description:
- Many southern Americans migrated to Texas, bringing slaves with them (despite the fact that slavery was outlawed in Mexico)- Mexico refused to sell Texas to the US in the Adams-Onis Treaty
- The attack on the Alamo was a big motive for the independence movement
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 1836
Now
~ 188 years ago
