(1835-36), a revolution by American colonists in a section of Mexico called Texas in which they secured independence and established the
Lone Star Republic. Many Americans settled in Texas during the 1820s, and by the 1830s they outnumbered the Mexicans living there. Mexico's dictator, General Santa Anna, placed heavy restrictions upon Texans, including a ban on slavery and the imposition of extra taxes. The American settlers rebelled. They won a victory at Gonzales, but were slaughtered at the
Alamo. The Texans declared independence on March 2, 1836. At
San Jacinto, in a surprise attack on April 21,
Sam Houston and his forces routed the Mexican troops and captured Santa Anna. Mexican troops withdrew from Texas, Santa Anna was released, and the independent Texas Republic was founded. It remained independent until 1845, when it consented to annexation by the United States.
