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What were the sources of conflict in Texas? Read “Texas” p. 355 What were the sources of conflict in Texas? Congressman Davey Crockett Frontiersman Davey Crockett The Alamo

The Alamo Dome Sports Arena

The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas . . .

The Battle of The Alamo . . . .

Or Assignment Discovery The Battle of The Alamo . . . . Or Assignment Discovery video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m59vgdBWy6M&index=3&list=PLqjKwU_fc4kC-T9mT8XJTgBojO83N5qQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAMZQlAQAyQ

Read “Rising Tensions in Texas” p. 428 What were the sources of conflict in Texas? Congressman Davey Crockett Frontiersman Davey Crockett “The fight for the Alamo”

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Look at the map below: Why does the map suggest that tensions between Texas and Mexico would continue after the war?

Today’s Learning Targets: Chapter 13.2 Today’s Learning Targets: Summarize the cause & effects of the Texas Revolution Then, Complete Ch. 13.2 Sequence diagram & skill builder activity

Welcome to American History Top O’ the morning to ya! Welcome to American History Room 202 Mr. McZishka

Mexico sends General Santa Anna into Texas to punish rebels 1. 1821 5. April 21-May 14, 1836 3. 1835 6. 1845 Texans defeat Mexican army in a series of battles; Santa Anna signs treaty at San Jacinto recognizing Texas independence Mexico wins independence from Spain; controls Texas & Americans refuse to follow Mexican laws Mexico sends General Santa Anna into Texas to punish rebels Texas admitted as a slave state to the Union 6. December 1836 2. 1830 4. Late Feb.-March, 1836 Mexican army surrounds the Alamo & massacres all inside; “Remember the Alamo” is an inspiration Texas becomes the “Lone Star Republic” w/Sam Houston as President; asks to enter U.S as a slave state Mexico closes its borders to U.S. immigration; Texans call for independence; Stephen F. Austin is jailed

SKILLBUILDER Why does the map suggest that tensions between Texas and Mexico would continue after the war?

Florida becomes a U.S. territory; transferred by Spain 1. July 17, 1821 5. March 3, 1845 3. 1837 Florida becomes a U.S. territory; transferred by Spain Territorial census reports 48,000 people; ½ are slaves Florida becomes 27th state in the Union; enters as a slave state Planters from Va, Ga, & Car. establish cotton & tobacco; cattle ranching in central 4. Jan.11, 1839 2. 1824 6. 1846 Florida approves a Constitution & applies for statehood; desires slavery; Congress delays action Tallahassee becomes Florida territorial capital Iowa becomes 28th state in the Union; enters as a free state & maintains balance in Congress

Which statement best describes the reason for the Texas Revolution: Mexico passed high tariffs on the Texans Texans were forced to grow food crops instead of cotton The United States government sent secret agents into Texas to cause trouble Texans did not want to follow Mexican laws & culture