1. Texas Annexation
(1819)

2. Americans come to Texas
Spanish owned
Then, Mexico declared its independence  increased american settlement in texas
American settlers allowed in, but must become Mexican citizens and join catholic church

3. Rising tensions
Between tejanos (texans of Mexican descent) and settlers
American complaints:
1. Documents in Spanish
2. Slavery outlawed
Tejano complaint:
1. Settlers not becoming Mexican citizens

4. The Alamo – Texans rebel
Texans took over a mission, the Alamo.
Mexicans demanded Texans surrender.
Texans outnumbered. ALL dead.
Made Texans mad, call for revenge.

5. Texans win independence
“remember the Alamo” – Texans surprise attack on Mexican camp.
Mexicans retreat out of Texas.
Lone Star Republic
Annex? Slavery issue – North = No South = yes
After 10 years, Polk annexed Texas