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gain while under the Constitution of 1824. It gave Texas a steady population flow of American migrants moving onto Texas soil. It also gave them political liberty, freedom to own slaves and a steady economic progression. But Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, president of Mexico, wished to impose a stricter rule which could also explain why Texas felt the need to separate from Mexico. Another speculated cause was that the Anglo-Americans that lived there refused to conform to the Mexican rules and laws

The purpose of the assay is to discuss a specific battle within the Texas Revolutionary war, the grass fight, preceding the assault on the city of San Antonio. The effect this specific battle had on the moral of the Texan revolutionaries and the information that it provided to the Texans. Additionally, we will discuss the intelligence failures on the part of the Mexican Garrison at San Antonio, what the garrison could have done differently in order to mitigate or eliminate the intelligence gaps

When we think of a Texas hero, we think of people with important titles, like Sam Houston or Stephen F. Austin, but never once do we think about those people who gave up a pleasurable future just for us. We never think about those people like José Antonio Navarro, who never even gave a second thought to abandon Texas. José Antonio Navarro was born in San Antonio de Béxar on February 27, 1795 to María Josefa Ruiz and Ángel Navarro. His mother, Maria, was of noble descent, and his father, Ángel, used

18, 1804 in Ontario County, New York and was the oldest of seven children of David Cunningham and Anna (Jennison) Cunningham. The family lived in southern Indiana, northern Kentucky and Arkansas. In 1832 he worked as a cargo flatboatman on the Mississippi River to New Orleans, where he lived for about a year. Cunningham left New Orleans and registered

political figure for most of the 19th century, Antonio López de Santa Anna left a legacy of disappointment and disaster by consistently placing his own self-interest above his duty to the nation. In 1833 Santa Anna was overwhelmingly elected President of Mexico. Unfortunately, what began as a promise to unite the nation soon deteriorated into chaos. From 1833 to 1855 Mexico had no fewer than thirty-six changes in presidency; Santa Anna himself directly ruled eleven times. He soon became bored in his first

their afternoon siesta, especially since troops that had just arrived had traveled hard all night. Not only were many of the regular troops taking a siesta, so too were a majority of the officers associated with Santa Anna’s troops, including Santa Anna himself (Pedro, 1921). This relaxed attitude was based off of the firm belief that there would be no battle until the following day (Taylor,

Then on the last day of battle General David Crockett was left to defend the fort while the other two generals stayed in their rooms hearing the gunshots of the Mexican Army and the Texas Republic shooting at each other. Then when General Santa Anna had enough of the Texans killing the Mexican army. General Santa ordered all the soldiers into the fortress from the four sides of the fort and lead the cavalry through the front gate. The Texas Republic was now led by David Crockett, he his men

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was born on March 21, 1794 in Jalapa, Vera Cruz and died in 1876, in Mexico City. Santa Anna had started in the military in 1810 as a cadet at the age of 16, and was promoted to Brigadier General in 1822. In 1828 Santa Anna became the governor of Vera Cruz. He became governor again in Vera Cruz in the year 1829. Then in 1833 he was elected the president of Mexico. Santa Anna led the Mexican attack on the Alamo in Texas in the year 1835. Santa Anna eventually captured

The Alamo The events that began on February 23, 1836 have roots that span as far back as 1808. This exploration into the events and carnage that took place before, during and after the Alamo will only go back to the events immediately leading up to the Alamo. Mainly the frame of mind the Mexican government had regarding the Texas settlers and the reasons leading to the confrontation at the Alamo.      In times before the confrontation at the Alamo, the Mexican government welcomed settlers

All about the Blue Water Country Music Festival in Nelson Bay Australia People usually engage in numerous visits to various world destinations. The reason for such visits can be for business purposes or for holiday relaxation. The blue water music festival in Nelson Bay Australia is one of the most enjoyable and interesting activities to make a holiday memorable. The festival happens in various venues within Port Stephens which is recognized among the most exceptional holiday destinations in Australia