The Texan War of Independence 1835-6

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The Texan War of Independence started in October 1835, after American colonists in Mexican Texas (forming the larger part of the population) rebelled against the despotic rule of President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.  

The Texians captured San Antonio and the Alamo;  but were then pushed back by Santa Anna:  losing the Alamo again, and having one of their two forces defeated at Coleto.   Santa Anna split his forces to chase the remainder down:  but the  troops that he himself commanded were attacked and heavily defeated by the Texians at San Jacinto.  Santa Anna was captured and exchanged his freedom for Texas’ independence.

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