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The reason why I asked if there was interest in my post about the Texas Revolution is 2-fold. I do not wish to be seen as trying to "take over" this site with the number of posts I make; and I enjoy being reminded from time to time how my adopted state came to be first and independent nation, and then part of of a mighty union. I hope my passion helps to educate those new to Texas and impart a sense of our heritage. On the trail to Texas independence. These bits of Texas history are interesting fun things about the history of Texas independence in 1835 and 1836; they are just that, “bits”, and intended to spark the imagination and curiosity. I do not claim to be an expert, or even amateur historian, just someone who values a good tale and admires a people with a singular purpose - LIBERTY. Besides, I’m a sucker for the underdogs. The odds are against any group of people attempting to break free from an oppressive government and take their place among the nations of the world. As for our country, the U.S. did it in the mid 1770’s, and Texas did in the mid 1830’s. The colonists and the Texians proved they were up to the task and I believe we owe them a great deal. Most all of the information in these posts has been gleaned from the Internet and some from college courses. There’s a wealth of knowledge out there if one is willing to take advantage of it. However, I am sure that some of this information may not be 100% accurate and some may have been enhanced by additions or demeaned by deletions by the story tellers. Some information is taken from firsthand accounts, and some by word of mouth yarn spinning. Either way, it makes a good story. The Texas Revolution (October 2, 1835 – April 21, 1836) began when colonists (primarily from the United States) in the Mexican province of Texas rebelled against the increasingly centralist Mexican government. After a decade of political and cultural clashes between the Mexican government and the increasingly large population of American settlers in Texas, hostilities erupted in October 1835. Texians (English-speaking settlers) disagreed on whether the ultimate goal was independence or a return to the Mexican Constitution of 1824. While delegates at the Consultation (provisional government) debated the war's motives, Texians and a flood of volunteers from the United States defeated the small garrisons of Mexican soldiers by mid-December 1835. The Consultation declined to declare independence and installed an interim government, whose infighting led to political paralysis and a dearth of effective governance in Texas. An ill-conceived proposal to invade Matamoros siphoned much-needed volunteers and provisions from the fledgling Texas army. In March 1836, a second political convention declared independence and appointed leadership for the new Republic of Texas. Determined to avenge Mexico's honor, President Antonio López de Santa Anna vowed to personally retake Texas. His Army of Operations entered Texas in mid-February 1836 and found the Texians completely unprepared. Mexican General José de Urrea led a contingent of troops on the Goliad Campaign up the Texas coast, defeating all Texian troops in his path and executing most of those who surrendered. Here are some of the sources I used. I am sure there were more, but my memory is –well – it is what it is. LOL… In no particular order: Texas A&M Earlytexashistory(.)com Wikipedia Historical Commission of Harris County Texas State Historical Association Texas Bob Bullock Museum Andrews(.)edu Sons of DeWitt Colony Texas Sanjacinto-museum(.)org Britannica(.)com Tejano Volunteer Company page on Facebook