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By. Robin Vlosich

TEXAS HISTORY. By. Robin Vlosich. First Settlers of Texas. First people in Texas were the Indians 3 or 4 groups when Europeans arrived Caddo People, Karankawa People, Apaches, Pueblo, and Tonkawa. Christopher Columbus. 1492 Columbus arrived in East Caribbean Thought Asia Spanish Crown

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By. Robin Vlosich

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  1. TEXAS HISTORY By. Robin Vlosich

  2. First Settlers of Texas • First people in Texas were the Indians • 3 or 4 groups when Europeans arrived • Caddo People, Karankawa People, Apaches, Pueblo, and Tonkawa

  3. Christopher Columbus • 1492 Columbus arrived in East Caribbean • Thought Asia • Spanish Crown • Stayed for 27 years

  4. More Settlers • Spanish • 1619- Hernando Cortez • East coast of Mexico • Only Spanish claim in Central Mexico

  5. Even More Settlers • Cabeza De Vaca • 1st entry for Spanish Crown in North America • Landed in present day Galveston, TX • Searched for “Cities of Gold”

  6. Spanish taking over Texas • Treaty of Paris 1763 • Spanish received west of Mississippi • Formed San Antonio, Nacogdoches, and Goliad

  7. Bringing people into Texas • Mission/ Presidio System • 1812- want Americans to settle in TX • Moses Austin supposed to settle families in Texas • He dies before he could

  8. Stephen F. Austin • Took father’s place, Moses Austin • Brought 500 families to Texas • “Father of Texas” • Brought responsible families

  9. Mexican Independence • Independence from Spanish rule • September 16, 1810 • Priest Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

  10. Texas Independence • US citizens didn’t want to ruled by Mexico • Convention of 1833 • Illegal in Mexico • Mexico fights back

  11. Who was the Father of Texas? • A. Christopher Columbus • B. Santa Anna • C. Stephen F. Austin • D. Sam Houston

  12. Incorrect Good Try Try Again Review Information

  13. Review Information Father of Texas 1st to Texas Stephen F. Austin Son of Moses Austin Back to Question

  14. CORRECT!!!

  15. Sam Houston • General of TX army • Needs to protect TX from Mexico • Continues to retreat from Mexican armies

  16. Santa Anna • February 1836- in Texas • Has bulk of army in Texas • Captures San Antonio

  17. The Alamo • March 1836 • Santa Anna wins • 200 Texans • Heroes- Crockett, Travis, Bowie

  18. Battles • April 20, 1836 • Houston surprises Santa Anna’s army • Santa Anna captured

  19. Texas Gains Independence • May 14, 1836 • Treaty of Velasco • Mexico will stay south of Rio Grande River • Pay for damages • Mexico didn’t recognize Independence, but Texans did

  20. President of Texas • Sam Houston • 1st president • 1836-1838 • Population tripled in his term

  21. More Presidents • 2nd president- Mira beau Lamar • 3 terms • Commitment to Education • Enemy of Sam Houston

  22. Even More Presidents • Sam Houston elected again in 1841 • Dealings with Mexico

  23. Wanting to be in United States • Protection from Mexico • Financial • Help extend United State’s territory

  24. Reasons why Texas wasn’t in US • Texas is a slave state • Big issue in United States politics • Mexico may go to war with US if TX comes

  25. Slavery • Big Issue in United States • US divides because of Slavery • Compromise of 1850 • Slave trade abolished • Slavery in Texas

  26. Joining United States • President Tyler – 1845 • Joint Resolution of Annexation • Texas came as state immediately • Boundaries dealt with US not TX • Turn in all military objects • TX maintains public lands • Right to divide in 4 more states

  27. Abraham Lincoln • 16th President of the United States • Opposed slavery • Wanted to expand Wes • President during Civil War

  28. Civil War • North and South can’t agree on slavery issues • Lincoln tried to compromise • South Carolina- 1st to split from US

  29. North • Population- 22 million • Drafted men- 4.5 million • Railroad Mileage- 22 thousand, uniform width • Advantage lays more in North

  30. South • Population- 5 Million white, 4 Million slaves • Men Drafted- under 1 Million • Railroad Mileage- under 9 thousand, not uniform track • Doesn’t have the advantage to win war

  31. Generals • North- General George McClellan, and Ulysses S. Grant • South- General Winford Scott, and Robert E. Lee

  32. Major Battles • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania • Battle of Vicksburg- gave access to Mississippi • North won both

  33. After Civil War in Texas • War ended in April 9, 1865 • In Texas- Slavery ended • Marked beginning of largest and longest immigration to Texas

  34. After War in US • Political Parties split • Abraham Lincoln assassinated

  35. Who was president during the Civil War? A. Sam Houston B. Davy Crockett C. George Washington D. Abraham Lincoln

  36. Incorrect GOOD TRY TRY AGAIN Review Information

  37. Review Information During Civil War President Abraham Lincoln Hated Slavery Back to Question

  38. CORRECT!!!!

  39. Texas Symbols • State Bird- Mockingbird • State Flower- Bluebonnet • State Fish- Guadalupe Bass • State Dish- Chili • State Dance- Square Dance • State Fruit- Texas Red Grapefruit • State Insect- Monarch Butterfly • State Mammal (large)- Longhorn • State Mammal (small)- Armadillo • State Motto- “Friendship” • State Nickname- The Lone Star State • State Song- “Texas, Our Texas” • State Tree- Pecan

  40. Texas Pledge “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."

  41. Texas State Song “Texas, Our Texas” Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry testO Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.(chorus) Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.(chorus) Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!Mother of heroes, we come your children true,Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you. Chorus God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.

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