1. INDEPENDENCE FOR TEXAS

2. MAP: Do Now (pg. 485) Label the Following: Label the Following:
Republic of Texas
Mexico
Red River
Nueces River
U.S
Gulf of Mexico
Rio Grande
Shade in the area claimed by both Texas and Mexico
Label the Following:
Goliad
Alamo
San Jacinto
San Antonio
Gonzales
Use one color to symbolize Texan Victory and one for Mexican Victory (KEY)

3. Spanish Texas
The Spanish had been in the Americas since Columbus in 1492.
Spain owned a large part of North America, including Texas.

4. In 1821, Mexico won independence from Spain

5. Conflict Over Texas
After serving 3 terms in Congress for TN, Davey Crockett headed SW to Texas
In 1803, U.S. laid claim to TX as part of the LA Purchase. Spain protested and claim dropped
Spain gave land to people who agreed to bring families and settle in TX
Moses/Stephen Austin (empresarios) recruited 300 American families to settle (1821)

6. Why Did Tension Grow?
By 1830, Americans in TX outnumbered Tejanos and they had not adopted Mexican ways
Law of April 6, 1830—Mexico issued a decree banning U.S. immigration
A tax was placed on U.S. imports

7. Why did hopes for reconciliation fade?
Mexican President, Santa Anna (aka Napoleon of the West), agreed to remove the ban on settlers, but did not change political status
Austin was arrested for making plans for independence and Santa Anna became a dictator and threw out the Constitution

8. The Struggle for Independence
TX wanted to be a separate nation from Mexico and called on volunteers, like Davey Crockett, to fight
First fight of Texas Revolution: Battle of Gonzales
In Dec. 1835, Texans liberated San Antonio from Mexican control

9. What Happened at the Alamo?
Santa Anna, furious about the loss, marched north to San Antonio
Texas (lack of gunpowder and 160 men) vs. Santa Anna (1000s of men)
Crockett, Bowie and Travis defended Alamo for 12 days

10. What Happened at the Alamo?
March 6, 1836, Alamo fell to Mexico

11. Texas Declares its Independence
Texan leaders met in Washington-on-the-Brazos to draw up a new constitution
Texas DOI similar to U.S. DOI stating grievances
Sam Houston became commander-in-chief of Texans

12. The Battle of San Jacinto
Houston and his army gathered outside of Houston, TX and launched a surprise attack, killing 600 and capturing Santa Anna
Battle cry—”Remember the Alamo!”
May 14, 1836—Treaty signed recognizing Texas’ independence

13. Remember the Alamo!

14. Lone Star Republic and Annexation
Houston elected President and asks to be annexed
Jackson refuses, not wanting to upset slave state balance
The Mexican govt refused to honor Santa Anna’s recognition of independence
Congress remained divided for the next 3 Presidents

15. Texas Becomes a State
With Oregon, Texas was also a campaign issue in 1844 when Polk was elected
TX becomes a state on Dec 29, 1845