Causes that Led to Texas Independence Texas Revolution, a rebellion that took place in late 1835 and continued till early 1836 by the Texans or Tejanos, was against the Mexican government and military. Though, the roots of this rebellion took place long time ago, when Mexico achieved its independence from Spain in 1821 and when Mexico legalized immigration from the United States. Immigrants from the United States gained permission to settle in the state of “Coahuila y Tejas” (now Texas). Moses Austin’s son Stephen F. Austin brought thousands of immigrants to “Coahuila y Tejas”, most of this immigrants came from the southern states of America thus they also brought with them their slaves. Eventually immigrants outnumbered the Mexican-born residents
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Thus Mexico abolished slavery in 1829. However, the Texas governor secured the exemption for this state. Which in result made the Mexican authorities pass a series of laws restricting immigration from the Unites States into Texas on April 6, 1830 (Scully). During this period of extremely tense relations between both governments, Mexico constantly repudiated and forbade the institution of slavery in the territory, while the Anglo-American slave holders continuously pursued ways to circumvent Mexican …show more content…
However, it was one of the prime reasons that led the Texans into war against the Mexican military and government. Now, I understand that in war, no one side is absolutely correct. Before I thought war always brings destruction and deaths of many people. It is always better to avoid the war as much as possible. However, now I also understand that sometimes the wars are inevitable and they require some sacrifices in order to get the glorious change and freedom. From the reading of the Texas Revolution, I learned that this issue is still relevant since most of the Texans remember the Alamo and they take special pride in their independence. However, Texans often forget the sacrifices at the Alamo also included the Tejanos of Mexican descent. The battle of the Alamo and the independence of Texas were possible because of the vital contribution of Tejanos. The current anti-Mexican rhetoric about deporting the Mexican immigrants is an attack on what has made the Texas what it
Thus Mexico abolished slavery in 1829. However, the Texas governor secured the exemption for this state. Which in result made the Mexican authorities pass a series of laws restricting immigration from the Unites States into Texas on April 6, 1830 (Scully). During this period of extremely tense relations between both governments, Mexico constantly repudiated and forbade the institution of slavery in the territory, while the Anglo-American slave holders continuously pursued ways to circumvent Mexican …show more content…
However, it was one of the prime reasons that led the Texans into war against the Mexican military and government. Now, I understand that in war, no one side is absolutely correct. Before I thought war always brings destruction and deaths of many people. It is always better to avoid the war as much as possible. However, now I also understand that sometimes the wars are inevitable and they require some sacrifices in order to get the glorious change and freedom. From the reading of the Texas Revolution, I learned that this issue is still relevant since most of the Texans remember the Alamo and they take special pride in their independence. However, Texans often forget the sacrifices at the Alamo also included the Tejanos of Mexican descent. The battle of the Alamo and the independence of Texas were possible because of the vital contribution of Tejanos. The current anti-Mexican rhetoric about deporting the Mexican immigrants is an attack on what has made the Texas what it