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End of the Spanish Rule

End of the Spanish Rule. These Notes will cover Mexico’s Independence. Vocabulary. Colonization- one or more people populating an area. Republic- a government in which voters choose people to represent them. Liberation- Freeing people of something.

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End of the Spanish Rule

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  1. End of the Spanish Rule These Notes will cover Mexico’s Independence.

  2. Vocabulary • Colonization- one or more people populating an area. • Republic- a government in which voters choose people to represent them. • Liberation- Freeing people of something. • Filibusters- Americans who came to Texas to settle.

  3. Spain Acquires Louisiana • Great Britain's victory over the French in the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) changed the balance of power in the Americas. • Spain takes control of Louisiana in 1763. • French was no longer a threat in North America at the time.

  4. Spain closes East Texas Missions • Marques de Rubi, a Spanish officer suggested that Spain close all its Missions except those in San Antonio and Goliad. • The East Texas Missions closed because there was constant threat from the Apaches and Comanche, and Spain could not afford to keep the Missions. • In 1773 Spain closes its East Texas Missions and relocates 500 settlers to San Antonio. • In 1779 the city of Nacogdoches is founded.

  5. Spain loses control of its Settlers • Spain tried to colonize Texas during the 1700s but fighting the Apaches with very few troops became difficult. • In 1790 Spain stopped funding the Missions. • Since the French gave its settlers more independence, Spain had little control over its settlers.

  6. Spain helps the American Colonists • While Spain was struggling with its colonists, the American Colonists was fighting for its Independence from England. • Spain supported the American Colonists, and once the war was over Spain was reassured control over Florida. • U.S. and Spain disputed over their boundaries, and in 1819 the two signed the Adams-Onis Treaty, forcing Spain to give Florida to the U.S. and the Sabine River became the new boundary.

  7. The Call for Independence • Many Mexicans became unhappy with the Spanish rule, because; the best jobs in Mexico was for the Spanish, Spain increased Mexican Taxes to help pay for European Wars. • On September 16, 1810 Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, issued a call for Mexican independence from Spain. • Hidalgo’s army was eventually captured and his attempt to capture Mexico City failed; he was later captured and executed.

  8. Independence grows stronger • Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara, a supporter of the Mexican Independence movement went to the U.S. to ask for money and supplies. • Gutierrez began recruiting soldiers to liberate Texas. • In 1812 the newly formed Republican Army, captured the city of Nacogdoches. • In March 1812, Spanish official surrendered San Antonio to the Republican Army.

  9. Disputes over of Government • Wanted a government that was Similar to New Spain, with appointed officials. • Wanted Texas to have a Republic, with elected officials voted on by the settlers. • Mexico gains its Independence from Spain in September of 1821. Texas becomes apart of Mexico. • Mexico is the third flag to fly over Texas. Mexican (Republican Army) Americans (Republican Army)

  10. Spain’s Legacy • Spain was in control of Texas for 300 years, but there was little growth, only three settlements was established, (San Antonio, Goliad, Nacogdoches). • Spain was unable to attract many settlers into Texas, because there was no gold, and no filibusters from America. • Many towns and roads in Texas have Spanish names, and the language is still used today.

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