1. These Notes will cover Mexico’s Independence.

2.  Colonization- one or more people populating an area.  Republic- a government in which voters choose people to represent them.  Liberation- Freeing people of something.  Filibusters- Americans who came to Texas to settle.

3.  Great Britain's victory over the French in the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) changed the balance of power in the Americas.  Spain takes control of Louisiana in 1763.  French was no longer a threat in North America at the time.

4.  Marques de Rubi, a Spanish officer suggested that Spain close all its Missions except those in San Antonio and Goliad.  The East Texas Missions closed because there was constant threat from the Apaches and Comanche, and Spain could not afford to keep the Missions.  In 1773 Spain closes its East Texas Missions and relocates 500 settlers to San Antonio.  In 1779 the city of Nacogdoches is founded.

5.  Spain tried to colonize Texas during the 1700s but fighting the Apaches with very few troops became difficult.  In 1790 Spain stopped funding the Missions.  Since the French gave its settlers more independence, Spain had little control over its settlers.

6.  While Spain was struggling with its colonists, the American Colonists was fighting for its Independence from England.  Spain supported the American Colonists, and once the war was over Spain was reassured control over Florida.  U.S. and Spain disputed over their boundaries, and in 1819 the two signed the Adams-Onis Treaty, forcing Spain to give Florida to the U.S. and the Sabine River became the new boundary.

7.  Many Mexicans became unhappy with the Spanish rule, because; the best jobs in Mexico was for the Spanish, Spain increased Mexican Taxes to help pay for European Wars.  On September 16, 1810 Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, issued a call for Mexican independence from Spain.  Hidalgo’s army was eventually captured and his attempt to capture Mexico City failed; he was later captured and executed.

8.  Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara, a supporter of the Mexican Independence movement went to the U.S. to ask for money and supplies.  Gutierrez began recruiting soldiers to liberate Texas.  In 1812 the newly formed Republican Army, captured the city of Nacogdoches.  In March 1812, Spanish official surrendered San Antonio to the Republican Army.

9. Mexican (Republican Army)Americans (Republican Army)  Wanted a government that was Similar to New Spain, with appointed officials.  Wanted Texas to have a Republic, with elected officials voted on by the settlers.  Mexico gains its Independence from Spain in September of 1821. Texas becomes apart of Mexico.  Mexico is the third flag to fly over Texas.

10.  Spain was in control of Texas for 300 years, but there was little growth, only three settlements was established, (San Antonio, Goliad, Nacogdoches).  Spain was unable to attract many settlers into Texas, because there was no gold, and no filibusters from America.  Many towns and roads in Texas have Spanish names, and the language is still used today.