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Texas' Importance in American History: Slavery, Revolts, and Victories

Explore the key factors that made Texas important in American history, including the migration of Americans led by Stephen F. Austin, the issue of slavery, Sam Houston's revolt against Mexican government, the battle of the Alamo, and Texas' request to join the Union.

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Texas' Importance in American History: Slavery, Revolts, and Victories

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  1. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history?

  2. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas

  3. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas • Brought their slaves with them

  4. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas • Brought their slaves with them • Problem: Mexico had already banned slavery in Texas

  5. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas • Brought their slaves with them • Problem: Mexico had already banned slavery in Texas • Sam Houston began a revolt against Mexican Govt.

  6. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas • Brought their slaves with them • Problem: Mexico had already banned slavery in Texas • Sam Houston began a revolt against Mexican Govt. • General Santa Anna fought to keep Texas

  7. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas • Brought their slaves with them • Problem: Mexico had already banned slavery in Texas • Sam Houston began a revolt against Mexican Govt. • General Santa Anna fought to keep Texas • Most Famous battle- The Alamo (San Antonio)

  8. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas • Brought their slaves with them • Problem: Mexico had already banned slavery in Texas • Sam Houston began a revolt against Mexican Govt. • General Santa Anna fought to keep Texas • Most Famous battle- The Alamo (San Antonio) • Major victory for Mexico

  9. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas • Brought their slaves with them • Problem: Mexico had already banned slavery in Texas • Sam Houston began a revolt against Mexican Govt. • General Santa Anna fought to keep Texas • Most Famous battle- The Alamo (San Antonio) • Major victory for Mexico • Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie died

  10. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Led by Stephen F. Austin, Americans moved to Texas • Brought their slaves with them • Problem: Mexico had already banned slavery in Texas • Sam Houston began a revolt against Mexican Govt. • General Santa Anna fought to keep Texas • Most Famous battle- The Alamo (San Antonio) • Major victory for Mexico • Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie died • But battle cry.. “Remember the Alamo” carried Texans to victory in the war

  11. Chapter 10 Question 2:Why did Texas become important in American history? • Brought their slaves with them • Problem: Mexico had already banned slavery in Texas • Sam Houston began a revolt against Mexican Govt. • General Santa Anna fought to keep Texas • Most Famous battle- The Alamo (San Antonio) • Major victory for Mexico • Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie died • But battle cry.. “Remember the Alamo” carried Texans to victory in the war • Texas immediately asked for permission to join Union

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