These Notes will cover Mexico’s Independence from Spain. End of the Spanish Rule These Notes will cover Mexico’s Independence from Spain.

Vocabulary Liberation Filibusters Liberation- Freeing people of something. Filibusters- Americans who came to settle in Texas. Visual Voc. Definitions

Spain Acquires Louisiana 1763 Treaty of Paris changes balance of Powers. Spain takes control of Louisiana in 1763. French was no longer a threat in North America at the time. Spain and Great Britain are the only World Powers in North America.

Spain stops Funding the Missions Due to constant Raidings, In 1773 Spain closes its East Texas Missions and relocates 500 settlers to San Antonio. In 1790 Spain stopped funding the Missions. Spain had little control over its settlers and ideas of Rebellion were on the arisen.

Spain helps in the American Revolution Spain supported the American Colonists. Spain was reassured control over Florida. The Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819, forced Spain to give Florida to the U.S.

The Call for Independence Mexican People became unhappy with the Spanish rule. The best jobs in Mexico was for the Spanish, and Spain increased their Taxes. On September 16, 1810 Father Hidalgo, issued a call for Mexican independence from Spain.

Independence grows stronger 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 two cities of Nacogdoches and San Antonio was captured by the the newly formed Republican Army of Mexico.

Disputes over of Government 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 on September 16th 1821. Texas became apart of Mexico. Mexico was the 3rd flag to fly over Texas. Mexican (Republican Army) Americans (Republican Army)

Spain’s Legacy Spain was in control of Texas for more than 300 years, but there was little growth, only three settlements were 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.