In October of 1835, Texas's fight for independence began with the Battle of Gonzales. The Texans were revolting because of the suppression of their rights by the Mexican government. The revolutionaries consisted of mainly Americans who had purchased land in Texas. These Americans had been invited by Mexico to settle in Texas. The Mexican government had anticipated that the Americans would be absorbed into the Mexican society, but they underestimated the number of Americans who would settle there. When the Mexican government became a dictatorship, the Americans were angered. Santa Anna, the dictator, was also the man who lead and commanded the Mexican army against the Texans. The Battle of Gonzales ended with the Texans standing as the victors. The war between the Texans and Mexico continued with the Battle of the Alamo, La Bahia, and San Antonio. The war ended in 1836, leaving Texas as its own separate republic. The loss of Texas was difficult for Mexico to accept. The U.S. expected Texas to soon become part of the nation.
