Warm-Up 9/13/16 In your binder, warm-up/notes section, write and answer the following questions in 2-3 complete sentences. What is independence? Independence is ….. What groups of people are usually involved in trying to achieve independence? The groups of people trying to gain independence are….

Learning Target: We will identify the individuals, issues, and events related to Mexico becoming an independent nation and its impact on Texas Success Criteria: I will list the reasons for Mexican Independence from Spain and compare them to American Independence from England. Language Target: I will discuss why Mexico wanted to leave Spain with a partner.

P.E.R.S. Political: of or relating to the government or the public affairs of a country. Economic: pertaining to the production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and commodities. Religion: a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe Social:seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly

Timeline Create a timeline in your notebook that includes the events below and why they are important. Make sure they are in correct order. Battle of Medina Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 Merger of Texas and Coahuila State Colonization Law of 1825

Finish your timeline in your notebook if you have not already done so. Warm-Up 9/14/16 Finish your timeline in your notebook if you have not already done so.

American Independence Cause: Unfair taxes Boston Massacre Cruel Punishment for disobeying the King No representation in England King forgot about the colonist then started making rules for them Sense of Identity (among the American colonist) Effects: Common Sense Declaration of Independence American Revolution Bill of Rights and Constitution Influence the French Revolution and Mexican Independence from Spain Identify which of the P.E.R.S. goes with the Causes

Mexican Independence Cause: Seven Year’s War p.164 Rubi inspection tour p.164-165 Settle Nacogdoches without permission p. 165-166 Louisiana Purchase p.167 Adams-Onis Treaty p. 170 Effects: Look through chapter 7 pages 164 to 170, to find the effect answers to the causes.

Mexican Independence Effects: Cause: Spain gained land in Louisiana west of the Mississippi River Inspection closed East Missions and forced colonist to move to San Antonio Colonist created Nacogdoches, Spain could not control them which upset Spain Louisiana land sold to U.S., U.S. and Spain fight over same land that belongs to both of them Spain sold Florida to U.S., Spain and U.S. are able to settle land disputes and create a new border between each other Cause: Seven Year’s War p.164 Rubi inspection tour p.164-165 Settle Nacogdoches without permission p. 165-166 Louisiana Purchase p.167 Adams-Onis Treaty p. 170

Learning Target: We will identify the individuals, issues, and events related to Mexico becoming an independent nation and its impact on Texas Success Criteria: I will identify and discuss the different roles each individual played in the Mexican Revolution Language Target: I will write a paragraph (5 sentences) about the leaders of the revolution and how they impacted Texas.

A Call to Independence • Life under Spanish rule was difficult for many of the colonists in New Spain. • Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s call for an uprising was the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Father Hidalgo gave a speech called The Cry of Dolores, he was eventually captured and executed for Treason. Hidalgo inspired others like Morelos and de Lara to stand up and fight against Spain

Gutierrez-Magee Forces The Republican Army captured Goliad in November 1812 Then they forced the Spanish to surrender San Antonio in early 1813.

Battle of Medina • In August 1813, the Spanish defeated the Republican Army, killing most of the rebels and causing others to flee. The Spanish also tracked down and killed colonists in San Antonio who had helped the Republican Army. Some made their way back to the United States, and others went to Galveston Island. The Spanish army was so brutal that Texas remained Spanish for another seven years.

Compare leaders Jose de Lara Pg. 172 Miguel Hidalgo Pg.177 Augustin de Iturbide Pg. 178-179

In your notebook, describe the picture with 6 words Warm-Up 9/15/16 In your notebook, describe the picture with 6 words

Learning Target: We will identify the individuals, issues, and events related to Mexico becoming an independent nation and its impact on Texas Success Criteria: I will create a web about the Spanish influence in Texas after the Mexican Revolution. Language Target: I will explain why the Spanish influence from the early 1800’s is important to our society today.

Pirates in Galveston • Galveston Island became a rebel base of operations Jean Lafitte, the pirate moved his base to Galveston Island, claiming to support Mexican independence. Lafitte was more interested in taking the valuable cargo that Spanish ships were carrying. • Filibusters led by James Long captured Nacogdoches and declared Texas an independent republic, only to be defeated two years later by the Spanish.

Independence • Mexicans of Spanish descent, or criollos, joined in the struggle for independence. • Agustín de Iturbide offered three guarantees for Mexico: (1) Mexico would be independent from Spain (2) All Mexican people would be equal (3) Mexico would remain a Roman Catholic country. • On August 24, 1821, the signing of the Treaty of Cordoba ended Spanish rule in Mexico.

Spanish Influence on Texas pgs. 178-181

Warm-Up 9/16/16 In your notebook, answer the following prompt in 4-5 complete sentences. Imagine: You live in a town with certain rules but no one enforces those rules. You can live however you want to live as long as you are not causing any problems in the town. All of a sudden alliances ( pact/friendship) change and your mother country (Spain) sends in an inspector that tells you how you need to live. How would you feel about these changes? What would you do as a citizen of Spain?

Spain’s Legacy • Spain claimed Texas for 300 years, and Spanish influence can be seen in our culture, language, traditions, and people. • Although Spanish settlers did not live everywhere in Texas, they explored and traveled throughout the region. Many rivers and natural landmarks were named by the Spanish conquistadores who mapped them. • Many Texas communities and early roads also commemorate our Spanish history.

Constitution Day September 17, 2016

The United States Constitution On September 17, 1787 the United States Constitution became the “Supreme Law of the Land.” The Constitution sets up rules and laws for the United States government. There have only been 27 amendments or changes to the Constitution.

Constitution of the United States 4,543 words Divided into 3 parts The Preamble describes the purpose of the document and the government The seven Articles establish how the government is structured and how the Constitution can be changed. The Amendments or changes to the Constitution. The first 10 are the Bill of Rights

The Preamble We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Barney Fife and the Preamble

Exit Ticket In your notebook, write a paragraph 5 complete sentences about the leaders of the revolution and how they impacted Texas.