THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS1775-1880

Introduction

Using the maps on slides # 1&2 to start a class discussion to generate interest

• Who does Texas share its borders with?

• Identify the borders of the Republic of Texas.

• How are the two maps similar?• How are the two maps different?

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THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS1836-1845

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THE BIG QUESTION:

Why did Texas go from

An Independent Nation TO An American State

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The Constitutional Convention 1836

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THE FIRST REPUBLIC OF TEXAS ELECTIONSeptember 5th, 1836

PRESIDENT

Houston5,119

Austin587

V.PRESIDENT

Lamarunanimous

ANNEXATION 3277- 291 IN FAVOR5

1st ANNEXATION ATTEMPT

U.S. PresidentAndrew Jackson

Texas MinisterAnson Jones

TWO MAIN ISSUESSLAVERY

RELATIONS WITH MEXICO

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CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS

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THE RISE OF THE NATIONALISTS

HOUSTON LAMAR

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Those who opposed Texas joining the United States were seen as Nationalists!

What did they support? Using your textbook or the Internet, find out what other names they were also known by?Hint: Look for the answer in the Handbook of Texas Online using keyword: “nationalists, Texas”

THE NATIONALIST AGENDA

1. Expand Texas Westward to the Pacific Ocean2. War with Mexico3. Expulsion of Indian Tribes4. Obtain Recognition and Money from Europe

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THE CAPITAL MOVES TO AUSTIN

HOUSTON AUSTIN

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THE NATIONALIST AGENDA CRUMBLES

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HOUSTON RETURNS TO POWERAutumn, 1841

Houston 7,915

Burnet3,619

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Mexico Invades

Antonio Lopez De Santa Ana

City of San Antonio13

THE REVIVAL OF THE NATIONALISTSThe Snively Affair , Spring 1842

Rejection of Annexation Petition, June 1844

British Negotiate Texas-Mexico Peace, 1843

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ELECTION OF 1844

Anson Jones7,037

Edward Burleson5,668

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THREE CHOICES

Second War for Independence

British Economic Colony

Join the United States

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ANNEXATION

Popular VoteOctober 13, 1845

Texas Joins United StatesDecember 31, 1845

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CONCLUSION

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