Slot 4 = Illegal Immigration –Cross out “Why People Move” What are your thoughts on Illegal Immigration in the USA today? Is it handled properly? If not, what should be done?

Chronicle the events and conflicts that led to the development and independence of the Republic of Texas Compare the causes of the Texas War for Independence with other immigration and independence events in US history

1.Enemy country 2.Enemy country’s gov & issues 3.Enemy country’s plan for land 4.Migrant Settlers 5.Rules/Laws for settlers to follow 6.Problems between “settlers” & “Enemy Country” 7.Ruler of enemy country 8.Spark to conflict 9.C in C of rebelling country 10.Early defeat to rally behind 11.Big Victory for Independence 12.Treaty to establish Independence 13.New Republic formed 14.Effects of War for Independence

Mexico wins “indy” in 1821 from Spain How does Mexico look in 1821?

Too Big to Control Central Gov far away from its northern provinces Nationalism vs Sectionalism…which was winning? Native Americans

Populate the 13 colonies to expand the empire and make $$ for GBPopulate the 13 colonies to expand the empire and make $$ for GB Populate northern provinces to make $$ for Mexico & protect it from Indian rebellions Trade with the U$A

Europeans looking for econ opportunity as well as slaves who had no choice –What kind of econ opportunity? –Slaves will be brought to Texas later Empresario (land grant agent) Stephen F.  Austin set up first communities in Texas –First 2000 Americans show up in early 1820s

Follow Mexican Law –1829 = slavery abolished! Roman Catholicism

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c.Americans don’t care ‒ 1835 = 35K Americans in Texas!! ‒ 1836 = 45K Americans in Texas and 5K slaves!! d.Texans want to rule themselves b.Mexico worries about a US takeover from Immigration ‒ “Shut down border”  but don’t have the troops to do it! ‒ Tax on US imports

In 1833, he’s the “President” of MexicoIn 1833, he’s the “President” of Mexico –“Napoleon of the West” GeneralGeneral President a bunch of timesPresident a bunch of times Exiled as wellExiled as well

In 1833…Stephen F. Austin goes to Santa Anna with request for increased self-government for Texas Santa Anna imprisons Austin, suspends the Mexican Constitution and removes local power in Texas …rebellions erupt throughout Mexico

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–Feb 1836 –Santa Anna invades Texas –~4000 Mexicans vs ~200 Texans –13-Day siege/battle…Mexico finally wins

Battle of San JacintoBattle of San Jacinto –Texans win in under 30 minutes –Santa Anna captured!!

Santa Anna forced to agree to harsh terms (he is captured after all)Santa Anna forced to agree to harsh terms (he is captured after all) –Texas = –Border =

Slave States Free States