The Laredo Flag - Republic of Rio Grande historic-texas-map-prints mules were used instead of

mules were used instead of horses

More than two months before elected delegates from throughout Texas met at Washington on the Brazos and voted to break from Mexico

Individual owners of wells are listed in each county

painted a flag on cotton cloth

The flags and maps on this print help to tell the story of Texas' battle for independence

The Laredo Flag - Republic of Rio Grande historic-texas-map-prints mules were used instead ofSanta Annas rise to power in 1835 dramatically changed the political landscape of Mexico. He quickly assumed dictatorial powers and abrogated large parts of the Mexican Constitution, which was quite similar to the United States Constitution at the time. In addition to the movement for independence in Texas, leaders in other parts of Mexico were deeply concerned about the loss of freedom. Federalist leaders throughout the country attempted to return