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The '''Texas War of Independence''' was fought from 1835-36 between the Mexican government and the rebellious territory of Texas. It resulted in the establishment of the short-lived [[Republic of Texas]].

The '''Texas War of Independence''' was fought from 1835-36 between the Mexican government and the rebellious territory of [[Texas]]. It resulted in the establishment of the short-lived [[Republic of Texas]].

==Background==

==Background==

In 1810, [[Mexico]] received its independence from [[Spain]]. In 1824, with the Mexican government wishing to settle the mostly-empty northern region, [[Moses Austin]] was invited to settle a colony of [[United States|Americans]] in east Texas. The only conditions were that the Americans convert to [[Catholicism]], renounce their American citizenship, become "Mexicanized," and either free or leave behind their [[slavery|slaves]]. Most of these requests were ignored, and not easily enforceable. After the death of Austin, his son [[Sam Austin]] became the de facto leader of the Texans. The Tejanos (American residents of Texas) wished for increased trade with the [[United States]], more self-rule, and slavery. When met with the "[[Napoleon]] of the West," the new Mexican President-General [[Santa Anna]], by 1835, increased tensions between the central government in [[Mexico City]] and the distant region of Texas were at the brink of war.

In 1810, [[Mexico]] received its independence from [[Spain]]. In 1824, with the Mexican government wishing to settle the mostly-empty northern region, [[Moses Austin]] was invited to settle a colony of [[United States|Americans]] in east Texas. The only conditions were that the Americans convert to [[Catholicism]], renounce their American citizenship, become "Mexicanized," and either free or leave behind their [[slavery|slaves]]. Most of these requests were ignored, and not easily enforceable. After the death of Austin, his son [[Sam Austin]] became the de facto leader of the Texans. The Tejanos (American residents of Texas) wished for increased trade with the [[United States]], more self-rule, and slavery. When met with the "[[Napoleon]] of the West," the new Mexican President-General [[Santa Anna]], by 1835, increased tensions between the central government in [[Mexico City]] and the distant region of Texas were at the brink of war.