The Texas Revolution
Mexican Independence Mexico gained independence from Spain 1821
1821 Americans in Texas Empresarios Stephen F. Austin 1821 Empresarios Mexico allowed Americans to settle Texas
Americans in Texas Free land = obey laws Many Texans disobeyed
Americans in Texas 1830: Mexico banned further American settlement Santa Anna took over Mexico!! Convention of 1832 & 1833- asked for reforms Battle of Gonzales- Come and take it
Texas declared independence (March 2, 1836) War Begins!! Convention of 1832 & 1833- asked for reforms Battle of Gonzales- Come and take it Texas declared independence (March 2, 1836)
Battle of the Alamo Originally a mission NOT a fort! 3 Acres Started: February 23, 1836 2000 Mexican troops 189 Texans Texans took refuge in the Alamo Originally a mission NOT a fort! 3 Acres Need 1000 soldiers to properly defend
Battle of the Alamo Davy Crockett William Travis Jim Bowie
Battle of the Alamo Texans held off Mexican army for 2 weeks. The Alamo falls- All defenders killed
Battle of San Jacinto April 21, 1836 VICTORY for Texas!!!!
Texas is now independent!! Battle of San Jacinto Texas is now independent!! Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign treaty.
Annex or Not? Annex= to add or make part of Texas wanted annexation U.S. not so sure
WHY??? Annex or Not? Northerners against annexation Southerners supported annexation WHY???
Annex or Not? WAR???