1. Ruled by the Spanish and led by a priest, Mexicans tried to revolt – they failed
2. Although the revolt failed, the rebellion grew
3. In 1821 Mexico became an independent nation
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4. The new Mexican government hired empresarios such as Stephen Austin
5. In exchange for free land settlers had to follow Mexican rules
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6. Many Americans ignored the rules
7. Mexico banned further settlement
8. Santa Anna suspended the constitution
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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
B. Texans Revolt Against Mexico
1. October 1835 the Mexican Army tried to remove a cannon
2. Rebels won the battle
3. March 1836 declared independence from Mexico
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4. One of the only men with military experience, Sam Houston was picked to lead the Texan army
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1. Troops at the Alamo were led by William Travis
2. Troops consisted of 183 volunteers
3. Their job was to delay the Mexicans so Houston could raise an army
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4. After attacking for 12 days Santa Anna sent in 1,800 men
5. All of the Texans were killed except for Susanna Dickinson, her child, and a slave
6. Following a later battle at Goliad, Santa Anna executed 350 prisoners
D. Battle of San Jacinto
1. Santa Anna was attacked by the Texans by the San Jacinto River
2. In 18 minutes the Texans killed half of the Mexicans
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