causes of the revolt the texas revolution the aftermath the texas revolution
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WESTWARD MOVEMENT
• Americans “wanted” to expand to the West
• Americans, especially in the Southern region, “wanted” to expand slavery
A HISTORY OF TEXAS
• Americans are invited to settle the region of Tejas by the Mexican government in 1821 under the empresario system they are required to become Mexican citizens
• By 1830 Americans outnumber native Mexicans
• Disagreements will arise over slavery, religion and language
CAUSES OF THE TEXAS REVOLUTION
• Negligence- Mexico allowed Anglos to run their own affairs in government
• Racism- Both sides feel that they are better than one another
• Cultural Differences- Mexicans are Christians and speak Spanish; Anglos refuse to learn Mexican culture
CAUSES OF THE TEXAS REVOLUTION
• Slavery- Mexico had outlawed slavery in 1830 but Anglos continue to bring them
• Government- Anglos believe in state’s right, Mexico believes in a strong central government
SANTA ANNA
• Mexican president who seeks to put down Texas Revolution and gain power over Mexico
• He orders the siege of the Alamo
• The purpose of executing survivors was to end rebellion
THE MEXICAN RESPONSE
• The Mexican Government passes the Law of April 6, 1830 to stop Anglos from immigrating to Texas
TEXAS WANTS TO BE A STATE
• Texans demanded to become a state of Mexico, so they could be a part of the Mexican government and help make laws
THE FINAL STRAW
• Stephen F. Austin rode down into Mexico in order to try to talk to them about what was going on in Texas.
• The Mexican Officials decide to arrest Austin, “the father of Texas”, and lock him up for 2 years.
TEXAS REVOLUTION • The Texas Revolution
started in October of 1835
• Anglos believe that they are rebelling against an oppressive government again
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE
• Texans declare independence on March 2, 1836• Republic of Texas
• Sam Houston named head of the Texas Army
• Stephen Austin went to the U.S. to seek money and troops.
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WILLIAM B. TRAVIS
• South Carolinian who flees to Texas after abandoning his family
• Practices law and becomes a leading voice in the rebellion against Mexico
• Becomes the commander at the Alamo and is killed at its siege on March 6, 1836
• Most of the defenders at the Alamo are not from Texas most are from the South
THE ALAMO, MARCH 6 1836
• Siege of Texian forces led by William Travis and Jim Bowie, Feb 23-March 6, 1836
• Close to 187 Texians and Tejanos fight a Mexican army of 2,000 men at the Alamo mission
• All Texians are killed and the Alamo becomes a symbol of heroism and rallies Texians to fight
BATTLE OF GOLIAD
• James Fannin is in command of the troops
• He was told to retreat but waited too long
• All his troops were surrounded in a field by the Mexicans.
• They surrendered but were still executed.
SAM HOUSTON
• Virginian who makes Texas his home
• Commander of Texan army who overtakes Santa Anna’s army at San Jacinto, gives Texas independence from Mexico
SAN JACINTO, APRIL 21, 1836
• April 21, 1836 forces led by Houston defeat tried Mexican forces under Santa Anna
• Fighting lasted 20 minutes but slaughter continues until evening over 630 Mexicans killed
• Massacre is revenge driven for the Alamo and Goliad
TREATY OF VELASCO, MAY 14, 1836
• Treaty gives Texas it’s independence also boundary between Mexico and Texas established
• Texas argues that Rio Grande is boundary but Mexico argues that it is the Nueces River
• This will come back and haunt both countries
TEXAS BECOMES A REPUBLIC
• Republic:a form of government in which people elect representatives to govern them
INDEPENDENT NATION• Sam Houston elected
President
• Stephen Austin becomes Secretary of State
• Texas offers new settlers land grants; many come from southern states & bring enslaved Africans with them.
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REPUBLIC OF TEXAS• Problems: Mexico refuses to accept
the treaty Santa Ana Signed & Texas was nearly bankrupt
• Most Texans hope the U.S. will annex, or take control of, Texas and make it a state
• President Jackson recognized Texas as an independent nation. • Jackson didn’t want to admit Texas and
upset the balance between free & slave states.
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