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Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution or Texas War of Independence: History
The Texas Revolution began with the Battle of Gonzales
on October 2, 1835, and ended with the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. There were, however, earlier clashes
between Mexican forces and groups of colonists, so it is impossible to set dogmatic limits for the Revolution.
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The Texas Revolution or Texas War of Independence was an armed conflict
between Mexico and settlers in the Texas portion of the Mexican state Coahuila y Tejas. The war lasted from October 2, 1835
to April 21, 1836. However, a war at sea between Mexico and Texas would continue into the 1840s. Animosity between the Mexican
government and the American settlers in Texas, as well as many Texas residents of Mexican ancestry, began with the Siete Leyes
of 1835, when Mexican President and General Antonio López de Santa Anna abolished the federal Constitution of 1824 and proclaimed
the more centralizing 1835 constitution in its place.
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The new laws were unpopular throughout Mexico, leading to secession movements
and violence in several Mexican states. War began in Texas on October 2, 1835, with the Battle of Gonzales. Early Texian Army
successes at La Bahia and San Antonio were soon met with crushing defeat at the same locations a few months later. The war
ended at the Battle of San Jacinto where General Sam Houston led the Texan Army to victory over a portion of the Mexican Army
under Santa Anna, who was captured shortly after the battle. The conclusion of the war resulted in the creation of the Republic
of Texas in 1836.
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Recommended Reading: Battle of the Alamo; Texas Revolution; Texas
War of Independence
Texas Revolution Map Texas War of Independence Map
Timeline Battle History Texas Revolution began Battle of Gonzales ended with Battle of San Jacinto Battles Mexican forces
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