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3-1 Power Notes, Part 1. Wars Affect Spanish Texas Main Idea : The French and Indian War and American Revolution affect Spanish Texas and change the landscape of North America. THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (1754-1763). A. Fought on 2 continental fronts: Europe and North America
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3-1 Power Notes, Part 1 Wars Affect Spanish Texas Main Idea: The French and Indian War and American Revolution affect Spanish Texas and change the landscape of North America.
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (1754-1763) A. Fought on2 continental fronts:Europe and North America • Called the French and Indian Warin North America • Called the Seven Years War in Europe
England and Colonists vs. French and Indians 1754 - 1763
The French and English Collide • The “French and Indian War”, the colonial part of the “Seven Years War” that ravaged Europe from 1754 to 1763, was the bloodiest American war in the 1700s. It took more lives than the American Revolution, involved people on three continents, including the Caribbean.
“The Last of the Mohicans”(setting during the French & Indian War) • Mr. Anthis recommends this movie based on the famous American novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The film captures vivid imagery of the bloodshed of the war as well as the emotion displayed by Indians who longed to protect their land and culture from intruders.
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (1754-1763) B. Treaty of Paris(1763) ended war (England defeats France) • Great Britain: got Canada and all French land East of Mississippi River • Spain: got all land West of Mississippi River, including Louisiana and New Orleans
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (1754-1763) C. How did this war affect Texas? • France was no longer a threat in North America. • Marques de Rubi, a Spanish officer who investigated Texas, recommended that Spain close their Texas missions except for those in San Antonio and Goliad (La Bahia).
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (1754-1763) C. How did this war affect Texas? • In 1773, Baron de Ripperda, the Spanish governor of Texas, closed the East Texas missions and ordered all settlers west to San Antonio • One settler, Gil Ybarbo, was permitted to stay as he established Nacogdoches.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION(1776-1781) • In a nutshell, the 13Colonies overthrow British rule; Spain and France support the American colonists * You’ll learn more about these 13 colonies next year!!!
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION(1776-1781) * How was Texas affected? B. Bernardo de Galvez: Spanish governor who helped the American colonists by opening port of New Orleans for supplies: • Weapons • Clothing • Money • Medical Supplies
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION(1776-1781) C. Treaty of Paris(1783) ended war; established peace b/w Great Britain and U.S. (America wins!) • Britain recognizes American Independence • New boundaries of America • In 1790s, Spain stops funding all Texas missions
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1800) • Emperor of France conquers most of Europe B. He forces Spainto give Louisiana territory back to France
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1800) • He later loses some battles in Europe and needsmoney; so he sells land in North America • The Louisiana Purchase(1803) • U.S. President Thomas Jefferson buys Louisiana territory (14 current states) from France for $15 million
BOUNDARY DISPUTE B/W U.S. AND SPANISH TEXAS OVER LOUISIANA • U.S. claimed boundary was Sabine River and possibly all of Texas B. Spain claimed boundary was the Arroyo Hondo, near the Calcasieu River (east of the Sabine River in Louisiana)
BOUNDARY DISPUTE B/W U.S. AND SPANISH TEXAS OVER LOUISIANA C. Neutral Ground- disputed land b/w Sabine and Arroyo Hondo rivers • No government or ruling authority • Becomes a hideaway for criminals/outcasts * Early Texans occupy this territory!
BOUNDARY DISPUTE B/W U.S. AND SPANISH TEXAS OVER LOUISIANA D. Adams-Onis Treaty(1819) – ended the dispute, set boundary at Sabine River and… • U.S. gets Florida and gives up claim to Texas • Spain gets all land west of the Sabine River (i.e., all of Texas) • Spain allows Americans to settle Texas
Assignment Today Summarize notes in 1 solid paragraph on a sheet of notebook paper Turn in today when complete! Issue Chapter 6 Timeline and People ID Due Thursday 10/24