1. We are going to finish notes from yesterday
We are going to finish notes from yesterday!! Topic: Mexican Revolution EQ: What were the significant events and people involved in the Mexican Revolution?

2. Where to start… By 1790s Spain stopped funding the missions
During the American Revolution, Spain supported the colonists
Bernardo de Galvez, governor of Spanish Louisiana, opened the Port of New Orleans to American Ships.
After the Revolution, new boundary lines were drawn and Spain’s claim to Florida were confirmed
In 1800 Spain was forced to return Louisiana to the French >> US buys the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, doubling the size of the US territory

3. No Man’s Land
After this purchase, there was disagreement on the boundary lines btwn Spain’s land and land belonging to the US
James Wilkinson, commander of the US forces and Colonel Simon de Herrera, commander of Spanish forces compromised and established a Neutral Ground btwn Sabine River and Arroyo Hondo Line.
No country governed there and it became a haven for smuggling and fugitives.

4. Adams-Onis Treaty
In 1819 the US and Spain signed a treaty settling the boundary dispute
Spain transferred Florida to the US
Sabine River is established as the eastern boundary of Texas
US surrendered all claims to Texas
Neutral Ground now belongs to the US

6. New Spain in 1800s Many Mexicans were unhappy with Spain
Best jobs were reserved for men sent from Spain
Spain increased Mexican taxes to pay for wars in Europe
On Sept Father Miguel Hildalgo y Costilla issued a call for freedom from Spain
His followers believed that people of Mexico should govern themselves
“Grito de Delores”
Battled with Spanish forces, but were not able to capture Mexico City
Captured in 1811 and executed

7. Gutierrez-Magee Expedition
Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara-supporter of Hidalgo, went to the US for money and supplies
Decided to invade Texas to free it from Spanish rule
Recruited soldiers to fight for liberation
Augustus Magee-resigned from the American Army and joined Lara
Gutierrez and Magee founded the Republican Army of the North
Wanted a republic govt in Texas which allowed the voters to choose who would represent them
August 1812 Gutierrez-Magee, Tejanos, Anglos and Native Americans crossed the Sabine River and captured Nacogdoches and began moving towards Goliad

8. GM Expedition cont…
The Republican Army captured Goliad and eventually defeated Spanish forces at San Antonio
Magee died Feb 1813
Trouble broke out in the army as disagreements grew over what kind of govt Texas should have
Mexicans wanted appointed officials like New Spain; Americans wanted elections like the US
De Lara wanted Tx to stay part of Mexico; Americans wanted total independence or statehood with the US

9. The End of GM
Battle of Medina-1813 Republican army fought its last bloody battle, 20 miles south of San Antonio
Spanish General Joaquin de Arredondo defeated the army
Arredondo’s men killed most of the army and executed anyone he though was helping GM

10. Jean Lafitte
Pirate
Captured Galveston Island and raided Spanish ships coming in to port
Aided the American Army during the War of 1812, and was pardoned by President Madison for his service

11. James and Jane Long James Long Jane Long From Natchez Miss
Tried to free Texas from Spain
Led a force of 300 men into Texas to capture Nacogdoches > declared TX was free and independent republic and was elected President
Went to Lafitte for help, lost the town while he was gone
Tried to invade Texas again, but was captured, taken to Mexico City and killed by a guard
Jane Long
First Anglo woman to settle in Texas, “Mother of Texas”
Waited for her husband at Bolivar Point
Fired the cannon at Karankawas to protect herselft
Eventually learned of her husband’s death and left Texas

12. End of Spanish Rule
1821 Mexico became independent from Spain; Texas remained part of Mexico
Spain only managed to settle 3 main areas (San Antonio, Goliad and Nacogdoches) and was ot successful in attracting new settlers

13. Spanish Legacy
Even though Spain was not successful at settling Texas/Mexico, it made the following impact:
Mapped and explored vast lands
Named rivers, cities and landforms
Laid out the first roads, including Camino Real
Brought horses, cattle and pigs to Texas establishing the ranching system (vaqueros & lariats)
Spanish customs and culture continue today