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Texas Independence 1836. Mexican Independence 1821. Constitution of 1824 Unstable government between 1824 & 1857 33 different Presidents. Central figure: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna President of Mexico 4 different times. Americans in Texas. Moses Austin and Stephen Austin “Empresarios”
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Mexican Independence 1821 • Constitution of 1824 • Unstable government between 1824 & 1857 33 different Presidents. • Central figure: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna • President of Mexico 4 different times. 2
Americans in Texas • Moses Austin and Stephen Austin “Empresarios” • By 1830 20,000 Americans in Texas • In 1826 The Fredonia Rebellion • In 1829 Mexico bans slavery • Mexican government stops colonization in 1830 • In 1832 Texans petition Mexican gov’t. 3
Texas Independence movement. • Stephen Austin advises loyalty to Mexico. • Goes to Mexico City to petition the government. • Santa Anna cancels Constitution of 1824 • Promises death to anyone who challenges his authority. 4
Battle of the Alamo Feb.23, to March 6, 1836 • Col.. Travis commands 187 men. Including Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett • San Ana has an army of 6000 men. Modern artillery. • “Surrender or die” -- Santa Anna
“Victory or Death”, Travis responded. • The line in the sand • Siege lasts 11 days. • 187 Texans die, costs Santa Ana 1544 dead. • Buys Houston time to prepare. • “Remember the Alamo!” the rally cry.
Sam Houston- Commands Texan army • Convention declares independence. March 1836 • Massacre at Goliad • Victory at San Jacinto
Santa Anna forced to sign treaty • Border at the Rio Grande • Texans request annexation by the United States • President Jackson refused fears reviving the slavery issue. • Texas becomes the “Lone Star Republic” 8 years. • Sam Houston President. 5