Causes of the Revolt

The Texas Revolution

The Aftermath

THE TEXAS REVOLUTION

WESTWARD MOVEMENT

• Americans “wanted” to expand to the West

• Americans, especially in the Southern region, “wanted” to expand slavery

A HISTORY OF TEXAS

• Americans are invited to settle the region of Tejas by the Mexican government in 1821 under the empresario system they are required to become Mexican citizens

• By 1830 Americans outnumber native Mexicans

• Disagreements will arise over slavery, religion and language

CAUSES OF THE TEXAS REVOLUTION

• Negligence- Mexico allowed Anglos to run their own affairs in government

• Racism- Both sides feel that they are better than one another

• Cultural Differences- Mexicans are Christians and speak Spanish; Anglos refuse to learn Mexican culture

CAUSES OF THE TEXAS REVOLUTION

• Slavery- Mexico had outlawed slavery in 1830 but Anglos continue to bring them

• Government- Anglos believe in state’s right, Mexico believes in a strong central government

SANTA ANNA

• Mexican president who seeks to put down Texas Revolution and gain power over Mexico

• He orders the siege of the Alamo

• The purpose of executing survivors was to end rebellion

THE MEXICAN RESPONSE

• The Mexican Government passes the Law of April 6, 1830 to stop Anglos from immigrating to Texas

NEW LAWS IN TEXAS

• No more Americans were allowed to come to Texas. No immigration

1st LAW

2ND LAW

• All Texans had to become Mexican citizens, or they weren’t allowed there.

3RD LAW

• All Texans had to become Catholic because that was Mexico’s religion.

4TH LAW

• All Texans would have to pay taxes to the Mexican government.

TEXAS MAKES MONEY

• By 1830, Texas was making more money than any other part of Mexico.

TEXANS BEING TAXED

• Texans were being taxed with out representation in the Mexican government.

TEXAS WANTS TO BE A STATE

• Texans demanded to become a state of Mexico, so they could be a part of the Mexican government and help make laws

THE FINAL STRAW

• Stephen F. Austin rode down into Mexico in order to try to talk to them about what was going on in Texas.

• The Mexican Officials decide to arrest Austin, “the father of Texas”, and lock him up for 2 years.

TEXAS REVOLUTION • The Texas Revolution

started in October of 1835

• Anglos believe that they are rebelling against an oppressive government again

TEXAS INDEPENDENCE

• Texans declare independence on March 2, 1836• Republic of Texas

• Sam Houston named head of the Texas Army

• Stephen Austin went to the U.S. to seek money and troops.

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WILLIAM B. TRAVIS

• South Carolinian who flees to Texas after abandoning his family

• Practices law and becomes a leading voice in the rebellion against Mexico

• Becomes the commander at the Alamo and is killed at its siege on March 6, 1836

• Most of the defenders at the Alamo are not from Texas most are from the South

THE ALAMO, MARCH 6 1836

• Siege of Texian forces led by William Travis and Jim Bowie, Feb 23-March 6, 1836

• Close to 187 Texians and Tejanos fight a Mexican army of 2,000 men at the Alamo mission

• All Texians are killed and the Alamo becomes a symbol of heroism and rallies Texians to fight

BATTLE OF GOLIAD

• James Fannin is in command of the troops

• He was told to retreat but waited too long

• All his troops were surrounded in a field by the Mexicans.

• They surrendered but were still executed.

SAM HOUSTON

• Virginian who makes Texas his home

• Commander of Texan army who overtakes Santa Anna’s army at San Jacinto, gives Texas independence from Mexico

SAN JACINTO, APRIL 21, 1836

• April 21, 1836 forces led by Houston defeat tried Mexican forces under Santa Anna

• Fighting lasted 20 minutes but slaughter continues until evening over 630 Mexicans killed

• Massacre is revenge driven for the Alamo and Goliad

TREATY OF VELASCO, MAY 14, 1836

• Treaty gives Texas it’s independence also boundary between Mexico and Texas established

• Texas argues that Rio Grande is boundary but Mexico argues that it is the Nueces River

• This will come back and haunt both countries

TEXAS BECOMES A REPUBLIC

• Republic:a form of government in which people elect representatives to govern them

INDEPENDENT NATION• Sam Houston elected

President

• Stephen Austin becomes Secretary of State

• Texas offers new settlers land grants; many come from southern states & bring enslaved Africans with them.

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REPUBLIC OF TEXAS• Problems: Mexico refuses to accept

the treaty Santa Ana Signed & Texas was nearly bankrupt

• Most Texans hope the U.S. will annex, or take control of, Texas and make it a state

• President Jackson recognized Texas as an independent nation. • Jackson didn’t want to admit Texas and

upset the balance between free & slave states.

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QUESTIONS• How did Texas become an independent nation?

• Why was the fall of the Alamo both a defeat & a victory for Texas?

• What challenges, or problems, did Texas face after winning independence?