The Great Plains and the Southwest
Plains Indians Nomadic lifestyle: moving from place to place instead of living in one place Hunted bison(buffalo) on foot Impact of the horse: brought by Spanish Changed lifestyle-hunting and warfare
Plains Indians New Nations & New Settlers: many Indian tribes migrated to the Great Plains The Decline of Villages: nomadic groups developed into warrior cultures.
Hispanic North America Spanish Colonies: uneasy peace w/ N.A. groups. Presidios: forts or missions Mexican Independence: Won independence from Spain in 1821
Texas Fights for Independence Americans coming to Mexico (eastern Texas) Wanted more political control (wanted slavery) Gen. Santa Anna Texas War for Indpendence
Battle of the Alamo Texans at Alamo (old Spanish mission) William Travis, James Bowie, & Davy Crockett Under siege for 13 days. Everyone was killed by Mexican army “Remember the Alamo” rallying cry of rebellion
Texas Independence Texans led by Sam Houston captured Santa Anna and forced him to sign the Treaty of Velasco Recognized Republic of Texas Mexico later renounced the treaty but did not try and retake Texas