1. Warm Up Independence for Texas Unit 4, Chapter 11, Section 2
Review
What compromise did the United States and Britain make regarding Oregon Territory?
pg. 453
Current Event Share
Vocabulary
decree
pg. 482
Quick Write
When you think of Texas, what comes to your mind?

2. Independence for Texas
Standard Describe the Texas War of Independence, the aftermath, and the effects the wars had on the lives of Americans and Mexican Americans today. video!

3. Timeline Smileline 
-1821 Mexican Indpendence -1820s 1830s Immigration of Anglo Ams. into Mexico Ams in Mexico pledged to uphold Mexican Constitution Mexico outlaws slaver Santa Ana takes over and gets rid of Constitution, makes changes -

4. Timeline Smileline 
-Civil war in Mexico Americans and Mexicans (Texans) vs. Santa Ana Texans declare indpendence Texas wins U.S. annexed Texas, 28th state Cause problems with Mexico – leads to Mexican American War

5. Question…
Why did Texans declare independence from Mexico?

6. Declaration what?!?!?
Compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence and the Texas Declaration of Independence?

7. What’s the problem yo?
Once Texas declares and win its independence, is the U.S. free to annex it? Why would Mexico object to the annexation of Texas?

8. I. A Clash of Cultures Conflict over Texas Why did tension grow?
Why did hopes for reconcilation fade?
video!

9. Answer Question in NOTEBOOK
Why was colonization of Americans into Texas failing?

10. II. The Struggle for Independence
What happened at the Alamo?
Texas declares its independence
Battle of San Jacinto
Harrison
Tyler

11. II. The Struggle for Independence
The Lone Star Republic
The question of annexation
Texas becomes a state

12. Answer Question in NOTEBOOK
How has early Texas history influenced its reputation as a land of rugged individuals?

13. Using your notebook: What kind of work was done on a plantation?
You may:
Write a summary
Write a poem
Write a diamante