1. The Texas Revolution

2. 1 Tejanos- Spanish who call Texas their home
Mexico gains independence from Spain 1821
Tejanos-
Spanish who call Texas their home

3. Americans begin to settle in Texas Territory2
Americans begin to settle in Texas Territory
Mexican Government allows Stephen Austin to encourage settlers on his land.
Must become Mexican Citizens and Catholic
Americans soon outnumber the Tejanos 6 to 1

4. 3
Tensions Rise
Americans become viewed as arrogant and act as if they are above Mexican law.
Mexico outlaws slavery in 1829
Mexico closes immigration
to Americans
Mexico begins to require
Texas to pay taxes

5. General Santa Anna becomes the4
General Santa Anna becomes the
President of Mexico
Puts Stephen Austin in jail
because he approved a plan to
separate from Mexico
Begins a crackdown
on Texas territory
By sending in troops
To enforce
Its laws

6. Claims Independence in 18365
Texas Revolts
Claims Independence in 1836
In the response to the military crackdown on Texas
Sam Houston is put in command of a very
small Texas army.
Mostly volunteers
and settlers

7. 6 The Battle of the Alamo First major battle of the Texas Revolution
183 Alamo defenders die including Davy Crockett, William Travis, and Jim Bowie
Defeat provides inspiration for future battles for their bravery and sacrifice.

8. U.S wins major battle of San Jacinto (juh-SIN-toh)7
U.S wins major battle of San Jacinto (juh-SIN-toh)
Slogan “Remember the Alamo” is used to encourage the troops.
Mexico Signs treaty that will give Texas its independence

9. The Lone Star Republic is Established Texas is an independent Nation8
The Lone Star Republic is Established
Texas is an independent Nation
Sam Houston is named president

10. 3 Major Effects on the U.S
Texas will remain its own country for almost 10 years
Americans were afraid annexing Texas would create a war with Mexico
Northerners were afraid Texas would become a slave holding state. (off set balance in Congress)