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

Vocabulary Colony Republic Liberation Filibusters Colonization- one or more people populating an area. Republic- a government in which voters choose people to represent them. Liberation- Freeing people of something. Filibusters- Americans who came to settle in Texas. Visual Voc. Definitions

Spain Acquires Louisiana Great Britain's victory over the French in the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) changed the balance of power in the Americas. Spain takes control of Louisiana in 1763. The French were no longer a threat in North America at the time.

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 1779 the city of Nacogdoches is founded. In 1790 Spain stopped funding the Missions. Since the French gave its settlers more independence, Spain had little control over its settlers.

Spain helps in the American Revolution Spain supported the American Colonists, and once the war was over Spain was reassured control over Florida. The Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819, forced Spain to give Florida to the U.S. and the Sabine River became the new boundary.

The Call for Independence Many Mexicans became unhappy with the Spanish rule, because; the best jobs in Mexico were for the Spanish, and Spain increased Mexican Taxes to help pay for Foreign Wars. On September 16, 1810 Father Miguel 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 were captured by the newly formed Republican Army of Mexico.

Disputes over 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 a part 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.