Texas Annexation (1819)
Americans come to Texas Spanish owned Then, Mexico declared its independence increased american settlement in texas American settlers allowed in, but must become Mexican citizens and join catholic church
Rising tensions Between tejanos (texans of Mexican descent) and settlers American complaints: 1. Documents in Spanish 2. Slavery outlawed Tejano complaint: 1. Settlers not becoming Mexican citizens
The Alamo – Texans rebel Texans took over a mission, the Alamo. Mexicans demanded Texans surrender. Texans outnumbered. ALL dead. Made Texans mad, call for revenge.
Texans win independence “remember the Alamo” – Texans surprise attack on Mexican camp. Mexicans retreat out of Texas. Lone Star Republic Annex? Slavery issue – North = No South = yes After 10 years, Polk annexed Texas