Week of Nov. 10 Mr. Locke – Texas History

Monday, Nov 10- Bell Ringer 1.Sit in your assigned seat. 2.Get pencils ready 3.Any last minute questions? 4.Prepare for Unit 5 Test

Unit 5 Test No talking When finished, raise your hand. Begin reading Chapter 6 in the textbook Helpful Hints: 1.On multiple choice, first, eliminate the answers you KNOW are wrong 2.Then, choose from the remaining answers the one that best fits 3.Relax. Take a deep breath. 4.Don’t go fast!! Take your time. Accuracy is most important.

Tuesday, Nov. 11 Bell Ringer (5 minute time limit): Create Unit 6 vocabulary list (make it 2 pages) Debt - amount of money that a national government owes Delegate - a person who represents others Grievance - a complaint Revolution - the overthrow of a government by those who are governed Popular Sovereignty - source of a governmental power lies with the people

(Unit 6 Notes) The situation between Mexico and the US Mexico did not trust the US The filibusters, who had caused so much trouble, were mostly from the US Despite the Adams-Onis Treaty, the US was now trying to buy Texas Spain had already been forced to give up Florida to the US The US was continuing to expand Westward Some Mexicans thought the Fredonian rebellion was a plot by the US

US vs. Mexico vs. Texas Differences in Beliefs Complete chart (daily grade). Use pages 134 and 135 in your textbook. Glue into composition book for safe- keeping.

Add to your Unit 6 Notes Mier y Teran (Mexican patriot) – was sent to explore and write a report on Texas in His summary: Texas was not very “Mexican” and something needed to be done about that. His suggestions: 1.Send more Mexican troops into Texas 2.Send more Mexican and European settlers into Texas to weaken the US influence. 3.Mexico should increase trade with Texas

Closure Create Unit 6 timeline. Reserve 3 pages (leave a blank line in between each entry) Mier y Teran Report 1829 – Mexican president bans slavery in Mexico, but was not enforced in Texas 1830 – Law of April 6, 1830 – 1.) banned settlers from the US; 2.) cancelled most empresario’s contracts and 3.) banned bringing slaves into Texas 1832 – First conflict at Anahuac (near present-day Houston) between settlers and Mexican Captain Juan Davis Blackburn. William Travis arrested, later released – Turtle Bayou Resolution: 1.) stated complaints against Blackburn; 2.) pledged loyalty to Mexican Constitution of 1824; 3.) pledged support to General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna 1832 – Battle at Velasco, Texas (Mexican fort forced to surrender)

Wednesday, Nov 12th Bell Ringer (5 minute time limit): Add to vocabulary list: Limited Government- everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the laws Checks and Balances - all branches of government share powers with other branches and thereby check each other's powers Self-government - people take an active role in making laws and decisions Patriot - person with a deep love for their country

Consider What do you think could be done to prevent a war between Texas and Mexico?

Turmoil in Mexico Mexico was stuck in a struggle between Federalists (supported much power to states) and Centralists (supported most power to central government). Santa Anna was a leader of the Federalists (popular with most Texans) – though he later switched sides to get support of Catholic Church and Mexican Army

Seeds of Rebellion With a partner, work on Seeds of Rebellion Chart (front and back). Will be a Daily grade.

Closure – Add to Timeline 1832 (October) – Convention of 1832 – demanded that immigration from US be restored and that Texas be separated from Coahuila (convention failed and request was not forwarded to government) 1833 (April) – Convention of 1833 – same demands as 1832, plus wanted more money for schools and better defense against Indians. Stephen F. Austin took an active part in the convention and Sam Houston was put in charge of drafting a state constitution –Stephen F. Austin travels to Mexico City. For several weeks, he was ignored. He writes a letter to local authorities in San Antonio suggesting that a state government be created. In November, he meets with Santa Anna who supports many of his ideas, but not statehood for Texas. He leaves Mexico City in December.

Closure – Add to Timeline (page 2) 1834 (January)– Austin arrested in Saltillo, Mexico because of his letter and marched back to Mexico City – Santa Anna “flips” and becomes a Centralist. He abolishes Constitution of 1824, dissolves state legislatures and places the country under the rule of the army – Second action at Anahuac. (Texans led by William Travis) 1835 (September). Austin returns from Mexico and says that Texas should separate from Mexico – supports war for independence (November) – The Consultation meets at San Felipe to decide on best course of action for Texas

Thursday, Nov. 13 Bell Ringer (5 minute time limit): Add to vocabulary list: Garrison - a military post Reform - improvements in the system of government Federal System - individual states have more power than national government Central Government - most of the power lies with the National government

Consider Do you agree with SFA that at this point war and separation was the only solution? Why or Why not?

Texas Revolution versus American Revolution Similarities- -Both revolutions were driven by Colonial powers (Britain and Mexico) pushing their colonies too far with laws and policies -In both revolutions, the colonies rebelled against unjust rulers (in their minds) -Both revolutions won against larger, better trained armies -In both revolutions, not all colonists supported the revolution Differences- - American Revolution lasted 6 years; Texas Revolution lasted 7 months - In American Revolution both sides had the same British culture, language, values, beliefs, etc. In the Texas Revolution, the sides were very different

Texas Revolution – Early Battles Battle of Gonzalez- Mexicans had loaned a small cannon to the Texans at Gonzalez to defend themselves against Comanches. After the 2 nd uprising at Anahuac (1835), the Mexican commander decided to take back the cannon. 100 Mexican soldiers were sent, but they were delayed by the Guadalupe River and 18 Texans (called the “Old Eighteen”). More Texans arrived. They crossed the river on the night of October 1, 1835 and attacked the next morning flying the “Come and Take It” flag. The Texans commander, John Moore, said that they were fighting to protect their cannon and uphold the Constitution of It was a small battle. One Mexican soldier killed, but no Texan injuries, but the Texans had fired the first shot and the war had begun.

Texas Revolution – Early Battles Capture of Goliad- Oct. 9 th, Texans led by George Collinsworth and Ben Milam capture Presidio La Bahia at Goliad. No Texans killed. A freed African American becomes the first Texan casualty of the Revolution when he is wounded. Siege and Capture of San Antonio (November/December 1835) – Mexican General Cos surrendered on December 10 th. Jim Bowie was one of the Texan commanders. Ben Milam was killed. After the Mexican surrender, no Mexican soldiers remained north of the Rio Grande.

Activity – Write a newspaper article. Write a newspaper article with title, story and picture for ONE of the below battles: Battle of Gonzalez (pages ) Siege and Capture of San Antonio (pages ) TURN IN AS YOUR EXIT TICKET

Closure – Update Timeline 1835 (Oct. 2) – Battle of Gonzalez 1835 (Oct. 9) – Capture of Goliad 1835 (November) – Meeting called the “Consultation” begins to discuss the Texans best course of action. Decisions made: 1.) SFA was sent to the US to seek help against Santa Anna; 2.) a temporary government was setup with Henry Smith chosen as governor; 3.) Sam Houston was placed in charge of the army; 4.) Warned Mexico that they would seek independence if more power was not given to the states (supporting the Constitution of 1824) 1835 (Dec. 10) – Mexicans surrender San Antonio

Friday, Nov. 14 Bell Ringer- Add to vocabulary Legislature - government body that makes laws Compromise - agreement where each side gives up some of what it wants Provisional Government - temporary government, until a permanent government is created Siege - an army surrounds a town or fort and waits for them to give up Dictator - a ruler with total power

Consider What do you know about the Battle of the Alamo?

Unit 6 Notes Texan problems- Military had too many leaders and too many conflicting plans Government had too much in-fighting and disagreements. The legislature (called “General Council”) orders Governor Smith removed form office, but he refused to step down. Sam Houston ordered the Alamo to be abandoned and destroyed, but James Bowie and James Neil decided the Alamo was too important Siege and Fall of the Alamo (Feb 23 to March 6). Approx. 600 Mexican soldiers killed or wounded and all of the 189 Alamo defenders were killed (including James Bowie, William Travis and David Crockett). Survivors included a few wives, children and slaves. Juan Seguin survived he Alamo because he had been sent out as a messenger to warn Sam Houston. He continued to serve with Houston. James Fannin surrenders his 300 men at the Battle of Coleto Creek (March 19-20, 1836) near Goliad after his force was surrounded by the larger Mexican army in the open prairie. On March 27, Fannin and his men are executed (only a few escape) at what is called the “Goliad Massacre”. Houston’s army and many civilians retreated eastward after the Alamo and Goliad. High rivers from a rainy spring protected them from Santa Anna’s army in what is called the “Runaway Scrape”

The Alamo Read pages Visit:

Work at your desk Continue working on “Seeds of Revolution” chart. Take home and finish. It’s due on Monday when you enter the room.

Update Timeline 1836 (March 6) – Alamo falls 1836 (March 19-20) Battle of Coleto Creek (Fannin surrenders) 1836 (March 27) Goliad Massacre

Closure Take an Alamo and Sam Houston packet. Work on them at home. They are due on Friday, Nov. 21 st as a test grade. On the front cover write “DUE FRIDAY, NOV 21”