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Chapter 12

Chapter 12. A New Nation. THE TREATIES OF VELASCO. Public Terms – for everyone to see. The war between Mexico and Texas was officially ended , and Texas was declared independent . Santa Anna would not take up arms against Texas.

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Chapter 12

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  1. Chapter 12 A New Nation

  2. THE TREATIES OF VELASCO Public Terms – for everyone to see • The war between Mexico and Texas was officially ended, and Texas was declared independent. • Santa Anna would not take up arms against Texas. • All Mexican forces would withdraw beyond the Rio Grande. • Prisoners would be exchanged. • Mexico would return all captured property. • Texas leaders would promptly return Santa Anna to Mexico.

  3. David Burnet President, Republic of Texas

  4. THE TREATIES OF VELASCO Secret Terms • Provided for Santa Anna’s immediate release • Santa Anna would try to persuade Mexican leaders to recognize the independence of Texas. • Santa Anna would push for the Rio Grande to be Mexico’s border with Texas.

  5. TREATIES OF VELASCO • Signed on May 14, 1836, by David G. Burnet and Santa Anna

  6. RESPONSE TO THE TREATIES OF VELASCO TexansRespond: 1. A small force stopped Santa Anna 2. David G. Burnet imprisoned him

  7. MexicanResponse: Leaders did not recognize treaties or Texas independence because… • Texas violated the terms of the treaty AND Santa Anna signed the treaty while in prison • And… this led to unsettled relationships between Mexico and Texas

  8. Question: Why was the election of 1836 significant?

  9. Results of the Election of 1836 President: Vice President: Congress: Constitution: Annexation: Sam Houston Mirabeau B. Lamar elected senatorsand representatives approved the Texas Constitution of 1836 voted to seek U.S. annexation of Texas

  10. Question: What were some of the actions of the Republic’s first government?

  11. Action Description Cabinet • secretary of state: • secretary of the treasury: • secretary of war: • secretary of the navy: • courts: Court System Boundaries Capital Houston’s First Term Stephen F. Austin Henry Smith Thomas J. Rusk Samuel Rhoads Fisher Supreme Court; four district courts; 23 county courts; justice courts • to the south and west—Rio Grande; not recognized by Mexico • Houston, near Harrisburg on Buffalo Bayou

  12. PRESIDENT HOUSTON ATTEMPTS TO SOLVE:1.Military problems

  13. TEXAS RANGERS • Formed in 1835 • Ready to ride at any time • Tried to keep the peace along the Texas frontier.

  14. …AND ATTEMPTS TO SOLVE: 2. Economic problems Financial panic/crisis, known as the Panic of 1837, led to an economic depression in Texas.

  15. HOUSTON WORKS TO PROTECT TEXAS INDIANS • Houston wanted to avoid a war with Texas Indians • Worked for a peaceful solution • Promoted trade with the Indians • Many in the Republic disagreed with Houston

  16. Mirabeau Lamar Elected President

  17. LAMAR AND EDUCATION • Known as the “Father of Education” • Set aside land for public school and universities

  18. PROBLEMS OF LAMAR’S ADMINISTRATION • Economic hard times • Rising debt due to increased military spending & declining currency • Conflicts with Indians and settlers

  19. WARS WITH THE INDIANS • Lamar wanted American Indians removed from Texas • In 1839 Lamar ordered the Cherokee to leave Texas and sent troops to remove them • Many battles between the Texans and Indians

  20. HOUSTON’S SECOND ADMINISTRATION • Cut government spending in hopes of achieving a balanced budget • Cut government jobs and salaries • Reduced the size of the military and hoped to sell the navy • Issued a new currency and limited its circulation • Returned peaceful relationships between the Indians and Texans

  21. The End!!

  22. Using the glossary, define the terms listed and…. Chapter 12 Quiz on Thursday, January 11

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