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1836 in Mexico

Explore 5 historical events and records for Mexico in 1836.

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Historical records for Mexico in 1836

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February

24 February 1836

Battle of Alamo

Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de · Alamo · General · Warfare / Civil War

Mexicans storm a Spanish mission slaughtering all 187 Texan defenders. General Anna has the defenders bodies burned as an example to the rebellious Texans

24 February 1836

Battle of Alamo

Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de · Alamo · General · Warfare / Texan Civil War

The defenders are massacarred within 1 hour. Demands surrender but receives canon shot & orders his artillery destroy the mission

24 February 1836

Battle of Alamo

Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de · Alomo · General · Warfare / Texan Civil War

Travis & Bowie retreat to the Alamo despite orders by General Houston to withdraw

24 February 1836

Invasion of Texas

Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de · Texas · General · Warfare / Civil War

Leads an invasion of Texas after US settlers decalare independence

April

21 April 1836

Battle of Jacinto

Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de · Jacinto · General · Warfare / Texan Civil War

Defeated by General sam houston & taken prisoner

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