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Texas Revolution

Texas Revolution. www.etsy.com. A. American Settlers Move to Texas. www.mainstreet.com. Ruled by the Spanish and led by a priest, Mexicans tried to revolt – they failed Although the revolt failed, the rebellion grew In 1821 Mexico became an independent nation.

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Texas Revolution

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  1. Texas Revolution www.etsy.com

  2. A. American Settlers Move to Texas www.mainstreet.com

  3. Ruled by the Spanish and led by a priest, Mexicans tried to revolt – they failed • Although the revolt failed, the rebellion grew • In 1821 Mexico became an independent nation Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla www.vidasdefuego.com

  4. The new Mexican government hired empresarios such as Stephen Austin • In exchange for free land settlers had to follow Mexican rules Stephen Austin www.cah.utexas.edu 

  5. The Rules: You had to become a Mexican Citizen You had to become Catholic You could not have slaves

  6. Many Americans ignored the rules • Mexico banned further settlement • Santa Anna suspended the constitution Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna en.wikipedia.org

  7. B. Texans Revolt Against Mexico • October 1835 the Mexican Army tried to remove a cannon • Rebels won the battle • March 1836 declared independence from Mexico www.k12tlc.net

  8. Sam Houston • One of the only men with military experience, Sam Houston was picked to lead the Texan army en.wikipedia.org

  9. C. Battle at the Alamo wanderlustwomentravel.com

  10. Troops at the Alamo were led by William Travis • Troops consisted of 183 volunteers • Their job was to delay the Mexicans so Houston could raise an army William Travis www.lsjunction.com 

  11. After attacking for 12 days Santa Anna sent in 1,800 men • All of the Texans were killed except for Susanna Dickinson, her child, and a slave • Following a later battle at Goliad, Santa Anna executed 350 prisoners

  12. Remember the Alamo became a rally cry for the Texans www.flickr.com

  13. D. Battle of San Jacinto • Santa Anna was attacked by the Texans by the San Jacinto River • In 18 minutes the Texans killed half of the Mexicans www.forttumbleweed.net

  14. Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign a treaty • Texas was now independent

  15. E. The Lone Star Republic • Texas asked the United States to annex them • The US did not want to disrupt the balance between free and slave states • The US also did not want to anger Mexico • Andrew Jackson recognizes Texas on his last day as President

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