War for Texas Independence by Joe Schmoe & Jane Doe Period 9.

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War for Texas Independence by Joe Schmoe & Jane Doe Period 9

War for Texas Independence In 1810, Mexico received its independence from Spain. In 1824, with the Mexican government wishing to settle the mostly-empty northern region. Just change the picture.

Americans Plan to Immigrate to Mexico Moses Austin was invited to settle a colony of Americans in east Texas. Just change the picture.

Conditions for American Settlement The only conditions were that the Americans. What was the first condition?

Conditions for American Settlement The only conditions were that the Americans. 2. What was the second condition?

Conditions for American Settlement The only conditions were that the Americans. 3. What was the third condition?

Death of Moses Austin After the death of Moses Austin, his son _______ Austin became the de-facto leader of the Texans. first name

American Immigration In the 1820s, Stephen Austin won the Mexican government's approval to bring ________ American families into the sparsely settled Tejas (Texas) region. a number

The Residents of Texas The ________ (American residents of Texas) wished for increased trade with the United States, more self-rule, and slavery. Spanish term

A Trickle of Settlers Turns into a Flood By 1834, it was estimated that over 30,000 Texians ( _______________ ), lived in the State of Coahuila y Tejas compared to 7,800 Mexican- born citizens. By 1836, there were approximately 5,000 slaves in Texas. Definition of “Texian"

Discontent Begins At first, the settlers were content to live under Mexican rule, but several events helped to incline many Texans toward independence: Just change the picture

Laws of April 6 Discontent grows in Texas when Mexican President Anastasio Bustamante outlawed ___________ from the United States and reiterated the ban on ___________ with the Laws of April 6, What two things did the Mexican government outlaw?

The President is Overthrown In 1832, _________________________ _________________________ ____overthrows President Bustemante, Who overthrew Mexican President Anastasio Bustamante?

Santa Anna Tightens His Grip on Power Almost immediately, the general tries to strengthen his political position. In 1835 he dissolves all state _______________, repeals the Mexico’s ____________, and disbands all state ____________. What three things did Santa Anna try to do to weaken the power of the states in Mexico and strengthen his own position?

O_________ and Z_______ Rebel Citizens in the Mexican states of ______________ and _____________ took up arms against the government of Santa Anna only to be crushed ruthlessly. Which two Mexican states were the first to defy Santa Anna?

Defiance in Coahuila and Tejas Governor _______________ ___________ of Tejas and Coahuila refuses to dissolve the state legislature and suggests moving the state government further North, away from Santa Anna. Mexican officials loyal to Santa Anna arrest him. Name the governor of state of Coahuila and Tejas.

Protection from the Comanches In the early 1830s, the army loaned the citizens of Gonzales a small _________ for protection against Indian raids. Fearing the _________ could be used against him, Santa Anna orders all of the small towns in Northern Mexico to return them to the military. What weapon(s) were given to the small towns in Northern Mexico?

The Texians and Tejanos Square off for a Fight with the Government When military representatives came to the small town of ___________, Texas requesting the return of their cannon, The settlers stalled for time, and gathered reinforcements. Where did the first battle for the war for Texas Independence begin?

“Come and Take It” When the settlers felt they had enough sufficient men to resist the small Mexican force that had come to take the cannon, they raised a specially constructed flag the indicated that the inhabitants of Gonzales had no intention to give up the cannon and wanted to fight. Find a picture of the “Come and Take It’ flag and replace the image at the right.

Early Successes The locals Tejanos and Texans prevailed in this incident and, in other early encounters, the rebels pushed the paltry Mexican forces out of the area. Simply replace the image at the right.

Early Successes Bolstered by these early successes, the Texans declare their independence from Mexico and elect ______ ____________ as president. Who was elected president of the Republic of Texas?

Santa Anna’s Response Santa Anna responds by marching an army of over ___________ troops northward to crush the independence movement. How many troops did Santa Anna have at his disposal?

Santa Anna Attempts to Crush the Republic of Texas In December 1835, a group of disgruntled settlers took control of an old Spanish presidio named San Antonio de Bexar. Commonly called the _________. Santa Anna moved his army of several thousand men into the area and decided to make an example of the insurgents. What is the more common name for the presidio at San Antonio de Bexar?

The Battle of the Alamo ________ Texans famously held out for thirteen days at the Alamo, allowing Sam Houston time to gather more men to defend the new Republic of Texas. In the end, Santa Anna took no prisoners and had every single defender at the Alamo was killed. How many Texans held out at the Battle of the Alamo?

The Battle of the Goliad When when Santa Anna came to the small Texas town of Goliad, the commander, of a small number of Texans ____________ ____________ packed up and made a run for it. He and his men retreated east toward the US border, but were captured after a brief skirmish. A week later Santa Anna marched all of the Texans into a field and had them shot. Who was the commander of the Republic of Texas forces at Goliad?

Santa Ana Defeat at _______ The battles of Goliad and the Alamo were disastrous defeats for the Texans, but they allowed Sam Houston time to gather a powerful army. This army surprised Santa Anna’s forces and defeated him at the battle of _____________. Where was Santa Anna finally defeated?

Santa Anna is Captured Santa Anna was captured by the Texans. The Texans insisted that Santa Anna recognize Texas as an independent country with the ____________ River as the border. Santa Anna agreed, but only if he was released to return to power in Mexico City. What river makes up the border between Mexico and Texas?