The document summarizes key events during the Texas War of Independence from Mexico between 1835 and 1836. It describes how American settlers in Texas ignored Mexican settlement rules, leading to tensions. Major battles included the Alamo, where Santa Anna's army captured and killed Texian defenders, and the Battle of San Jacinto, where Sam Houston's forces defeated Santa Anna in under 30 minutes. Texas ultimately declared independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836 and later joined the United States in 1845.

1. WAR OF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE