Texas Independence & Mexican-American War

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  • The rebellion of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

    The rebellion of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
    In September Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, led a rebellion of 80,000 Indians​.

  • Stephen F. Austin

    Stephen F. Austin
    In 1822, Stephen F. Austin starts a colony on the lower Colorado River

  • Mexican Army Attacks

    Mexican Army Attacks
    The Mexican army attacks the Texas region.

  • Houston Attacks

    Houston Attacks
    The Mexican army was resting and then Houston's army raided screaming "Remember the Alamo"

  • Texas gains freedom

    Texas gains freedom
    Texas gains its independence from Mexico​

  • Texas

    Texas
    Texas becomes known as the Lone Star​

  • Texas' New leader

    Texas' New leader
    Texas elects Sam Houston​ as president.

  • Texas' Capital

    Texas' Capital
    Texas then names the capital, Houston, after their hero Sam Houston.

  • Manifest Destiny

    Manifest Destiny
    Manifest destiny was the time where people thought it was their destiny to spread religion to everyone and take over land.

  • California

    California
    California is then claimed, along​ with a few other states.