How would I go about creating a "Texas Independence" Event? I realize Texas didn't become independent until the 1835, but hell that's only 15 years after the end date of the game... it is conceivable that it could have happened earlier than that even!
Texas would control Matagorda, Rio Grande, Wichita, Concho, Pecos, El Paso, and Llano Estacado.
Some key events:
Before 1500 -- Prior to the arrival of the first European explorers, numerous tribes of the Indians of Texas occupied the region between the Rio Grande to the south and the Red River to the north.
Mid-1519 -- Sailing from a base in Jamaica, Alonso Alvarez de Pineda, a Spanish adventurer, was the first known European to explore and map the Texas coastline.
November 1528 -- Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecked on what is believed today to be Galveston Island. After trading in the region for some six years, he later explored the Texas interior on his way to Mexico.
1540-1542 -- In search of the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado lead an expedition into the present southwestern United States and across northern Texas.
18 February 1685 -- Robert Cavelier, Sieur de LaSalle established Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay, and thus formed the basis for France's claim to Texas. Two years later, LaSalle was murdered by his own men.
22 April 1689 -- Mexican explorer Alonso de Leon reached Fort St. Louis, and found it abandoned, during an expedition planned to reestablish Spanish presence in Texas.
1716-1789 -- Throughout the 18th century, Spain established Catholic missions in Texas, and along with the missions, the towns of San Antonio, Goliad and Nacogdoches.
8 August 1812 -- About 130-men strong, the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition crossed the Sabine from Louisiana in a rebel movement against Spanish rule in Texas.
1817-1820 -- Jean Laffite occupied Galveston Island and used it as a base for his smuggling and privateering operation.
3 January 1823 -- Stephen F. Austin received a grant from the Mexican government and began colonization in the region of the Brazos River.
Mid-1824 -- The Constitution of 1824 gave Mexico a republican form of government. It failed, however, to define the rights of the states within the republic, including Texas.
6 April 1830--Relations between the Texans and Mexico reached a new low when Mexico forbid further emigration into Texas by settlers from the United States.
26 June 1832--The Battle of Velasco resulted in the first casualties in Texas' relations with Mexico. After several days of fighting, the Mexicans under Domingo de Ugartechea were forced to surrender for lack of ammunition.
1832-1833 -- The Convention of 1832 and the Convention of 1833 in Texas were triggered by growing dissatisfaction among the settlements with the policies of the government in Mexico City.
Now, as I see it- this could be done in one of two ways.
Option A): Use the Napoleonic Scenario (Or better yet, the age of revolutions scenario). Pretend Texas became independent and is at war with Mexico (Also Pretend Mexico became independent early). Script events such as the Alamo, statehood with the US (Diplo-annex?), have General Sam Houston, Davy Crocket, ahh it would rock!
Option B): Make it similar to the Netherlands. At least 5 or 6 territories must have trading post or colony, with at least one city somewhere (preferable Matagorda - where Houston is and was the first capital if I'm not mistaken). The country who controls Texas territory will get a set of events in which depending on their choices will allow Texas to rebel and become independent (similar to the American Independence events the British player goes through).
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Texas would control Matagorda, Rio Grande, Wichita, Concho, Pecos, El Paso, and Llano Estacado.
Some key events:
Before 1500 -- Prior to the arrival of the first European explorers, numerous tribes of the Indians of Texas occupied the region between the Rio Grande to the south and the Red River to the north.
Mid-1519 -- Sailing from a base in Jamaica, Alonso Alvarez de Pineda, a Spanish adventurer, was the first known European to explore and map the Texas coastline.
November 1528 -- Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecked on what is believed today to be Galveston Island. After trading in the region for some six years, he later explored the Texas interior on his way to Mexico.
1540-1542 -- In search of the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado lead an expedition into the present southwestern United States and across northern Texas.
18 February 1685 -- Robert Cavelier, Sieur de LaSalle established Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay, and thus formed the basis for France's claim to Texas. Two years later, LaSalle was murdered by his own men.
22 April 1689 -- Mexican explorer Alonso de Leon reached Fort St. Louis, and found it abandoned, during an expedition planned to reestablish Spanish presence in Texas.
1716-1789 -- Throughout the 18th century, Spain established Catholic missions in Texas, and along with the missions, the towns of San Antonio, Goliad and Nacogdoches.
8 August 1812 -- About 130-men strong, the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition crossed the Sabine from Louisiana in a rebel movement against Spanish rule in Texas.
1817-1820 -- Jean Laffite occupied Galveston Island and used it as a base for his smuggling and privateering operation.
3 January 1823 -- Stephen F. Austin received a grant from the Mexican government and began colonization in the region of the Brazos River.
Mid-1824 -- The Constitution of 1824 gave Mexico a republican form of government. It failed, however, to define the rights of the states within the republic, including Texas.
6 April 1830--Relations between the Texans and Mexico reached a new low when Mexico forbid further emigration into Texas by settlers from the United States.
26 June 1832--The Battle of Velasco resulted in the first casualties in Texas' relations with Mexico. After several days of fighting, the Mexicans under Domingo de Ugartechea were forced to surrender for lack of ammunition.
1832-1833 -- The Convention of 1832 and the Convention of 1833 in Texas were triggered by growing dissatisfaction among the settlements with the policies of the government in Mexico City.
Now, as I see it- this could be done in one of two ways.
Option A): Use the Napoleonic Scenario (Or better yet, the age of revolutions scenario). Pretend Texas became independent and is at war with Mexico (Also Pretend Mexico became independent early). Script events such as the Alamo, statehood with the US (Diplo-annex?), have General Sam Houston, Davy Crocket, ahh it would rock!
Option B): Make it similar to the Netherlands. At least 5 or 6 territories must have trading post or colony, with at least one city somewhere (preferable Matagorda - where Houston is and was the first capital if I'm not mistaken). The country who controls Texas territory will get a set of events in which depending on their choices will allow Texas to rebel and become independent (similar to the American Independence events the British player goes through).
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
