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Filibusters in Texas A filibuster is someone or a group of people that threatened Spanish rule in Texas

During the early 19th century, Texas experienced significant turmoil due to the actions of various filibusters who challenged Spanish authority. Pirates, including Jean Laffite, established bases in the region, notably in Galveston, and targeted both Spanish and American vessels.

Filibusters in Texas
A filibuster is someone or a group of people that threatened Spanish rule in Texas

Filibusters in Texas A filibuster is someone or a group of people that threatened Spanish rule in Texas

Gutierrez-Magee Expedition

August 18 1813 Spanish forces defeated the Republican army
1812 proclaimed independence from Spain
Followers of Hidalgo and former US soldier

Jean Laffite

attacked US ships
Attacked Spanish Ships
Jean Lafitte and other pirates set up base in Galveston

Dr James Long

James Long was the last major filibuster in Texas. He was shot by a prison guard in April 8 1822.
Spanish Troops surrounded them and forced them to surrender.
June 1819 led a group of people from Mississippi to Nacogdoches where he declared independence from Spain.

Phillip Nolan

Was told not to return to but he ignored the warning and was shot in 1801
Began to make maps of the unknown
He had permission to enter Texas at first