1. Texas Revolution

2. A. American Settlers Move to Texas

3. Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Ruled by the Spanish and led by a priest, Mexicans tried to revolt – they failed
Although the revolt failed, the rebellion grew
In 1821 Mexico became an independent nation
Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

4. The new Mexican government hired empresarios such as Stephen Austin
In exchange for free land, settlers had to follow Mexican rules
Stephen Austin

5. The Rules:
You had to become a Mexican Citizen & pay taxes to Mexico City
You had to become Catholic
You could not have slaves

6. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Many Americans ignored the rules
Mexico banned further settlement
Santa Anna suspended the constitution
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
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7. B. Texans Revolt Against Mexico
October 1835 the Mexican Army tried to remove a cannon
Rebels won the battle
March declared independence from Mexico

8. One of the only men with military experience, Sam Houston was picked to lead the Texan army
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9. C. Battle at the Alamo
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10. William Travis 1. Troops at the Alamo were led by William Travis
2. Troops consisted of 183 volunteers
3. Their job was to delay the Mexicans so Houston could raise an army
William Travis

13. After attacking for 12 days Santa Anna sent in 1,800 men
All of the Texans were killed except for Susanna Dickinson, her child, and a slave
Following a later battle at Goliad, Santa Anna executed 350 prisoners

14. Remember the Alamo became a rally cry for the Texans

15. D. Battle of San Jacinto
Santa Anna was attacked by Texans near the San Jacinto River
In 18 minutes the Texans killed half of the Mexicans

16. Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign a treaty
Texas was now independent

17. E. The Lone Star Republic
Texas asked the United States to annex them
The US did not want to disrupt the balance between free and slave states
The US also did not want to anger Mexico
Andrew Jackson recognizes Texas on his last day as President