US Territorial Expansion When? A - 13 Original Colonies 1776 From Where? Great Britain Why? A US declared independence from Great Britain

US Territorial Expansion When? B – Treaty of Paris 1783 1783 From Where? Great Britain Why? Ended Rev. War Prize for victory over England. B A

US Territorial Expansion 1803 When? C - Louisiana Purchase France From Where? Why? France needed $ to pay for the war against England. Jefferson only intended to buy port of New Orleans. Gets entire territory for $15 million. C B A

US Territorial Expansion When? D - Florida 1819 Spain From Where? Why? Andrew Jackson invaded Florida Spain couldn’t defend it so they sold it to the U.S. for $5 million A C B D

TEXAS Independence Chapter 9 CORNELL NOTES MR. WOLF

3 Who were the TEJANOS?

TEJANOS were people of Spanish heritage who lived in the area 3 TEJANOS were people of Spanish heritage who lived in the area In 1821 the population was 4,000

Spain tried to encourage people to move to Texas by giving them huge tracts of land. They were hoping that more Spanish settlers would help defend the territory for them. 4

What did Spain give MOSES AUSTIN permission to do in Tejas?

Spain gave Moses Austin permission to start a colony in Texas 5 Settlers had to agree to follow Spanish laws and become Spanish citizens Moses Austin

What two changes happened in 1821?

Mexico gains its independence from Spain in 1821 And Moses dies

2. Moses died and his son Stephen Austin got permission from Mexico to bring 297 families to Texas. Known as the “old three hundred”

More and more Americans followed the 300 to Texas. These people did not have permission.. By 1830 Americans outnumbered the original Tejanos 6 to 1. Tension increase

Who was ANTONIO LOPEZ de SANTA ANNA? 9 Who was ANTONIO LOPEZ de SANTA ANNA?

The President and General of Mexico at the time. 9 The President and General of Mexico at the time. He has to do Something about all these Americans coming to Texas.. Santa Anna – President of Mexico

Why was Austin placed in jail? 10 Why was Austin placed in jail?

Santa Anna found a letter that Austin wrote encouraging a rebellion 10 Santa Anna found a letter that Austin wrote encouraging a rebellion Austin was jailed for a year

When war breaks out who is placed in charge of the Texas army? 11 When war breaks out who is placed in charge of the Texas army?

11 When war breaks out in Texas in 1836 - SAM HOUSTON is placed in charge of the Texas army Sam Houston

Describe the BATTLE OF THE ALAMO? 12 Describe the BATTLE OF THE ALAMO?

Mexican soldiers trapped the Texans in an old mission called the Alamo 12 Mexican soldiers trapped the Texans in an old mission called the Alamo

12 After 12 days of fighting, the Mexican soldiers had 1,800 men charge the Alamo.

When the Mexican soldiers took the Alamo, all but 5 Texans had fought to the death. Santa Ana had them executed. A total of 183 Texans were killed in the battle

13 Why does the size of the Texas army increase after the Alamo and the battle at Goliad?

13 The battles of the Alamo and Goliad made the Texans upset and many signed up to fight Mexico

Which battle gives Texas their independence? 14 Which battle gives Texas their independence?

14 The Texans won the BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO and Santa Anna signed a treaty giving Texas their freedom

What is the LONE STAR REPUBLIC? 15 What is the LONE STAR REPUBLIC?

15 The LONE STAR REPUBLIC Texas officially became an independent nation in 1836-1845

TEXAS INDEPENDENCE MEETING

Who is named president of this new nation? 16 Who is named president of this new nation?

The President of the Lone Star Republic was SAM HOUSTON 16 The President of the Lone Star Republic was SAM HOUSTON He was easily elected in a vote

17 Why did some Americans not want to make Texas a new state in the United States?

17 Some Northerners were worried that if Texas became a state it would shift the power of balance to slave states

How long did Texas stay independent? 18 How long did Texas stay independent?

18 Texas was independent for 9 years before becoming part of the United States in 1845

US Territorial Expansion E - Texas When? 1845 From Where? Republic of Texas (Independent Country) A C B Why? Texas independent from Mexico in 1836 Northerners feared it would become a slave state Fears finally overcome in 1844 Presidential election E D

The Alamo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLux126OJbY

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