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Independence for Texas. 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. People Involved.
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Independence for Texas
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
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
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
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
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
Causes of Event • The Mexican commander was criticized and sent his troops to fight. • The policies Mexicans created angered the Texans.
Important People • Davy Crockett was elected to three terms in Congress
Imp • Davy finally became a success in his politics.
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