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Before Texas Independence: The Forgotten 1819 Invasion of James Long

What if I told you that decades before the Alamo, a group of Americans declared Texas independent from Spain — and tried to build a new republic under a green flag? In 1819, adventurer Dr. James Long led hundreds of American volunteers into Spanish Texas. With his bold wife Jane Long — who would later be remembered as the “Mother of Texas” — he dreamed of carving a new nation out of contested borderlands. But what began as a daring invasion soon turned into betrayal, exile, and tragedy. This is the story of the Long Expedition (1819–1821) — America’s forgotten invasion of Texas. A story of ambition, courage, and downfall that raises a big question: why do we remember the Alamo, but not this earlier revolution? 📖 In this video, you’ll learn: Why Dr. James Long marched into Texas with just 300 men How Jane Long survived and earned her title as “Mother of Texas” Why the dream of a new republic crumbled into exile and death And how these failures still paved the way for Texas independence 👉 Join us on Lone Star History – Texas, where we uncover the forgotten stories that shaped the Lone Star State. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to explore more hidden chapters of Texas history!