Chapter 12 A NEW NATION (1836-1845) TEXAS! 4/16/2017 Chapter 12 A NEW NATION (1836-1845) Section 1: The Early Republic Section 2: Houston’s First Term Section 3: Lamar’s Presidency Section 4: Houston’s Second Administration CHAPTER 12

SECTION 1: The Early Republic OBJECTIVES Identify the terms of the Treaties of Velasco and describe how both sides responded. Explain why the election of 1836 was significant.

THE TREATIES OF VELASCO SECTION 1: The Early Republic THE TREATIES OF VELASCO Public Terms The war between Mexico and Texas was officially ended, and Texas was declared independent. Santa Anna would not take up arms against Texas. All Mexican forces would withdraw beyond the Rio Grande. Prisoners would be exchanged. Mexico would return all captured property. Texas leaders would promptly return Santa Anna to Mexico.

THE TREATIES OF VELASCO SECTION 1: The Early Republic THE TREATIES OF VELASCO Secret Terms Provided for Santa Anna’s immediate release Santa Anna would try to persuade Mexican leaders to recognize the independence of Texas. Santa Anna would push for the Rio Grande to be Mexico’s border with Texas.

RESPONSE TO THE TREATIES OF VELASCO SECTION 1: The Early Republic RESPONSE TO THE TREATIES OF VELASCO Texans Respond: A small force stopped Santa Anna David G. Burnet imprisoned him Mexican Response: Leaders did not recognize treaties or Texas independence

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ELECTION OF 1836 SECTION 1: The Early Republic SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ELECTION OF 1836 Elected government officials and Sam Houston became president Approved the Texas Constitution of 1836 Voted to seek U.S. annexation of Texas

SECTION 2: Houston’s First Term OBJECTIVES Identify some actions of the first government of the Republic of Texas. Explain how President Houston’s administration tried to solve problems with the military and the economy. Summarize how President Houston worked to protect the rights of American Indians in Texas.

FIRST ACTIONS OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT OF TEXAS SECTION 2: Houston’s First Term FIRST ACTIONS OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT OF TEXAS President Houston appointed a cabinet – executive department heads to assist him. Formulated a court system Set the boundaries of the Republic Named Houston the new capital in late 1836

PRESIDENT HOUSTON’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE MILITARY PROBLEMS SECTION 2: Houston’s First Term PRESIDENT HOUSTON’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE MILITARY PROBLEMS Removed Huston from command Put all but 600 troops on leave

PRESIDENT HOUSTON’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS SECTION 2: Houston’s First Term PRESIDENT HOUSTON’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS Tried to raise revenue through taxes and loans Put public lands up for sale Began a government land policy to increase immigration to help the economy

HOUSTON WORKS TO PROTECT TEXAS INDIANS SECTION 2: Houston’s First Term HOUSTON WORKS TO PROTECT TEXAS INDIANS Houston wanted to avoid a war with Texas Indians and sympathized with them Worked for a peaceful solution Promoted trade with the Indians

SECTION 3: Lamar’s Presidency OBJECTIVES Summarize the steps that the Lamar administration took to address the issue of public education. Identify the problems that Lamar’s administration faced. Analyze how changes in Texas policy led to wars with Texas Indians.

SECTION 3: Lamar’s Presidency LAMAR AND EDUCATION Set aside land for public school by passing education acts in l839 and l840 Set aside land for public universities

PROBLEMS OF LAMAR’S ADMINISTRATION SECTION 3: Lamar’s Presidency PROBLEMS OF LAMAR’S ADMINISTRATION Economic hard times Rising debt due to increased military spending & depreciating currency Conflicts with American Indians and settlers

WARS WITH THE INDIANS SECTION 3: Lamar’s Presidency Lamar wanted American Indians removed from Texas In 1839 Lamar ordered the Cherokee to leave Texas and sent troops to remove them Battle of Neches took place in July 1839 March 19, 1840, Council House Fight takes place between Comanche and Texans August 11, 1840, Battle of Plum Creek resulting in 130 dead Comanche

SECTION 4: Houston’s Second Administration OBJECTIVES Identify the policies that Sam Houston adopted during his second administration. Explain the cause of the Regulator-Moderator War.

POLICIES OF HOUSTON’S SECOND ADMINISTRATION SECTION 4: Houston’s Second Administration POLICIES OF HOUSTON’S SECOND ADMINISTRATION Cut government spending in hopes of achieving a balanced budget Cut government jobs and salaries Reduced the size of the military and hoped to sell the navy Issued a new currency and limited its circulation balanced budget – a budget in which spending does not exceed revenue

CAUSES OF THE REGULATOR-MODERATOR WAR SECTION 4: Houston’s Second Administration CAUSES OF THE REGULATOR-MODERATOR WAR Weak law enforcement led to bandits and outlaws moving into Shelby County Feud between Alfred George and Joseph G. Goodbread over fake land certificates Disagreements developed between the Regulators and the Moderators Local officials could not stop the feud