Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Section 1: Foreign Recognition of Texas Main Ideas The Republic of Texas sought foreign recognition in part to ease the threat of war with Mexico. Many Texans favored joining the United States. Several countries recognized Texas independence. Question: How successful was the Republic of Texas at getting foreign recognition?

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Warm Up (write the ?) Why do you think Texas leaders wanted foreign nations to recognize its independence?

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Why Important Mexico Foreign Recognition of Texas Europe How Successful United States recognized Texas in 1837; no annexation recognized by France in 1839; followed by Belgium, Great Britain, and the Netherlands to validate Texas independence refused recognition to gain foreign support for Texas could lead to foreign loans and trade could lead to U.S. annexation

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Texas Events Mexico Events Vásquez Campaign (began Spring 1842) Santa Fe Expedition (began June 1841) Woll Campaign (began Sept. 1842) Somervell Campaign (began Nov. 1842) Black Bean Affair Mier Expedition (began Dec. 1842)

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Santa Fe Expedition Comic Strip Create a comic strip displaying the events of the Santa Fe Expedition. Use a minimum of 3 events. Use dialogue bubbles, symbols, and sketches to summarize the expedition. (see example on board) P describes the event in detail. * HW flashcard*

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Essential Questions Why was foreign recognition important to the Republic of Texas? What message would this recognition send to Mexico? Why did France and England want Mexico to recognize Texas as an independent nation?

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Section 2: Conflict with Mexico Main Ideas President Lamar hoped to add Santa Fe to Texas. The Mexican army raided several targets in Texas. Mexico finally recognized the Texas Republic in Question: What were some of the conflicts between the Republic of Texas and Mexico?

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Section 3: The Last Years of the Republic Main Ideas Anson Jones was elected president of the Republic of Texas in During Jones’s presidency, Texans increased their calls for annexation with the United States. Question: How did Houston and Lamar influence the presidential election of 1844?

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Candidate Supporter: Houston POSITIVE or NEGATIVE influence on campaign Candidate Supporter: Lamar POSITIVE or NEGATIVE influence on campaign Presidential Election of 1844 Anson Jones during second term: helped Texas avoid war with Mexico; saw Texas economy improve Winner Anson Jones Edward Burleson unpopular because many Texans associated the Republic’s problems with his presidency

Chapter 14 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Chapter Wrap-Up Describe the defining characteristics of the Republic’s foreign relations. How did Lamar’s policy toward Mexico affect events during Houston’s second administration? How did geographic features like nearness to Mexico affect the Republic’s foreign relations?