Miguel Barrag
They declared independence from mexico
That the US would support their cause.
Texans won their independence under the leadership of Sam Houston. Texas declared it's independence from Mexico on Mary 2, 1836.
Texans gave themselves the nickname of the Lone Star Republic when they declared themselves an independent state. Sam Houston was the president of the Texas Republic.
Independence from Mexico
After winning the independence from Mexico most Texans voted for annexation. Texas won independence from Mexico in March 2, 1836 after the Texas revolution.
Mexico
The purpose for the Battle of the Alamo is that Mexico was pursuing north into Texas to fight the Texans. The Texans had declared their independence from the U.S. and Mexico. Mexico though didn't see Texas as an independent country so the Texans rebelled. The Battle of the Alamo was basically for the independence for Texas. Although we lost that battle we won the war and up until The Battle at San Jacinto, Mexico didnt view us as an independent nation.
Mexico
Alamo
The Alamo and goliad were to events that inspired Texans to keep fighting for their independence.
Mexico declared war with America bc Mexico helped Texas gain their out nation but then came the annexation of texas