Independence for Texas

1. Independence for Texas

2. Background of Texas • Texas won their independence from Mexico and asked to be admitted to the United States • Mexico's offers of huge tracts of fertile land brought American settlers to Texas

3. People Involved • Stephen F. Austin was called “Father of Texas” because of his leadership in populating the Mexican territory of Texas • Sam Houston served as commander in chief of Texas forces and ordered his troops to abandon their position at Goliad • Sam Houston was also elected as president of Texas in 1836

4. Interesting Facts • For the battle of Alamo the defenders kept Santa Anna's army at bay for 12 days with rifle fire • Mexican cannon fire smashed Alamos walls and Mexicans launched all-out attack

5. Events • In 1821 Moses Austin receives land grant in Texas • In the Mexican government issued a decree that stopped all immigration from the Unites States • In 1833 Santa Anna becomes president of Mexico • In 1836 The Alamo falls to Mexican troops

6. Causes & Effects • After of all the battles Texas declared its independence • Once Texas declared independence they created The Texas Declaration of Independence • Texas declaration is similar to the United States

7. Causes of Event • The Mexican commander was criticized and sent his troops to fight. • The policies Mexicans created angered the Texans.

8. Important People • Davy Crockett was elected to three terms in Congress

9. Imp • Davy finally became a success in his politics.

10. Impact Today • Texas independence is important because its part of our country's history • It is important to know about our country’s history because we are part of it