Texas Revolution

In this episode, we explore the Texas Revolution, tracing the conflict from late 1835 to early 1836 as Texas broke away from Mexico and became a sovereign republic. We examine the roles of Anglo settlers and Hispanic Tejanos, the political tensions over centralist Mexican rule, cultural conflict, and the defense of slavery as key forces behind the revolt. The episode also covers major turning points such as the siege of the Alamo and the decisive Texan victory at San Jacinto, while connecting the revolution’s outcome to the Republic of Texas, later U.S. annexation, and the Mexican-American War.