1. Chapter 10, Section 2 The Texas Revolution

2. Many American settlers moved to Texas after Mexico achieved independence from Spain. Spain lost control of Mexico –1810: Father Miguel Hidalgo led a revolt of 80,000 peasants Hoped that getting rid of Spain would make lives improve –Hidalgo’s revolt failed Inspired a continued rebellion 1821: Mexico became independent Mexican government hires “empressarios” to bring settlers to Texas – –American settlers flocked to that region Mexico worried it was losing control of Texas – –American settlers were breaking Mexican laws Americans brought slaves despite being illegal in Mexico –1830: –Texans started thinking about independence

3. Texans revolted against Mexican rule and established an independent nation. Screen 1 of 2 Texas Independence March 2, 1836: Texans declared ind. From Mexico –Declaration and constitution modeled after U.S. Texas allowed slavery –Sam Houston named head of the army –Stephen Austin travels to U.S. to ask Am. For $$ Battle at the Alamo The Alamo became an important battle site in the Texas Revolution –An abandoned mission –Santa Anna assembled force of thousands –Feb. 1836: William Travis occupies Alamo Hoped to stall Santa Anna –Texans hold for two weeks “I call on you…to come to our aid with all [speed].” – Travis –March 6, 1836: Mexican army attacks Mexican army suffers heavy losses All Texan defenders killed

4. Texans revolted against Mexican rule and established an independent nation. Screen 2 of 2 Battle of San Jacinto Texans force Santa Anna to sign treaty giving Texas its independence –After Alamo Santa Anna chases Houston’s army Texans make a stand at San Jacinto River –Santa Anna careless in choosing site for camp –April 21, 1836: Houston’s forces swarmed Mexican camp Texans yelled “Remember the Alamo!” Santa Anna’s army was destroyed in 18 minutes Santa Anna captured An Independent Nation Most Texans hoped U.S. would annex (add) Texas to Union –Sam Houston elected President of Texas –Pres. Jackson refused to admit Texas Break balance between slave and free states in Senate –Pres. Jackson recognized TX as an independent nation France also in 1839 Britain in 1840 –1844: Texas and Mexico sign a peace treaty