The Texas Revolution

1 Tejanos- Spanish who call Texas their home Mexico gains independence from Spain 1821 Tejanos- Spanish who call Texas their home

Americans begin to settle in Texas Territory 2 Americans begin to settle in Texas Territory Mexican Government allows Stephen Austin to encourage settlers on his land. Must become Mexican Citizens and Catholic Americans soon outnumber the Tejanos 6 to 1

3 Tensions Rise Americans become viewed as arrogant and act as if they are above Mexican law. Mexico outlaws slavery in 1829 Mexico closes immigration to Americans Mexico begins to require Texas to pay taxes

General Santa Anna becomes the 4 General Santa Anna becomes the President of Mexico Puts Stephen Austin in jail because he approved a plan to separate from Mexico Begins a crackdown on Texas territory By sending in troops To enforce Its laws

Claims Independence in 1836 5 Texas Revolts Claims Independence in 1836 In the response to the military crackdown on Texas Sam Houston is put in command of a very small Texas army. Mostly volunteers and settlers

6 The Battle of the Alamo First major battle of the Texas Revolution 183 Alamo defenders die including Davy Crockett, William Travis, and Jim Bowie Defeat provides inspiration for future battles for their bravery and sacrifice.

U.S wins major battle of San Jacinto (juh-SIN-toh) 7 U.S wins major battle of San Jacinto (juh-SIN-toh) Slogan “Remember the Alamo” is used to encourage the troops. Mexico Signs treaty that will give Texas its independence

The Lone Star Republic is Established Texas is an independent Nation 8 The Lone Star Republic is Established Texas is an independent Nation Sam Houston is named president

3 Major Effects on the U.S Texas will remain its own country for almost 10 years Americans were afraid annexing Texas would create a war with Mexico Northerners were afraid Texas would become a slave holding state. (off set balance in Congress)