1. A New Nation The Republic of Texas
Interim VP – Lorenzo DeZavala
Interim President – David Barnett

3. Independence Texas won the Revolution. Mexico lost.
Santa Anna was captured by Texas.
Year: 1836

5. The Treaties of Velasco
Signed May 15, 1836
2 treaties: 1 public (Velasco) and 1 secret

6. Public Treaty
1. The war between Texas and Mexico was over and Texas was declared independent.
2. Santa Anna would not take up arms against Texas.
3. All Mexican forces would withdraw beyond the Rio Grande.
4. Prisoners would be exchanged.
5. The Mexicans would return all captured property.
6. Texas leaders would promptly return Santa Anna to Mexico.

7. Secret Treaty Santa Anna would be released.
Santa Anna would push for Texas recognition and the Rio Grande River as the border.

8. What is a republic?
A political system with elected representatives: a political system or form of government in which people elect representatives to exercise power for them

9. Was Texas a republic? YES!
Under the Constitution of 1836, Texans would elect their president and representatives.

10. SFA dies
Stephen F. Austin died of pneumonia on December 27, 1836 at the age 43.
“The Father of Texas is no more. The first pioneer of the wilderness has departed.”
-Sam Houston
What does this quote mean??
What was his legacy??

11. Stephen F. Austin is buried at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas. Austin's original gravesite was at the Gulf Prairie Cemetery at Peach Point, in Brazoria County, Texas, and his reburial took place at the Texas State Cemetery on October 20, The gravesite is located in the Republic Hill Section of the cemetery; Section 1 Row L Number 20. The headstone for Stephen F. Austin has the following text:
Stephen Fuller Austin "The Father of Texas" was born in Wythe County, Virginia November 3, 1793 and died in Brazoria County, Texas December 27, Wise, Gentle, Courageous, and Patient He was the founder of a mighty commonwealth

13. Life in the Republic

14. The Republic of Texas Treaty and border disagreements with Mexico
Generous land policy, which led to more immigration and the expansion of settlement
Conflicts with American Natives
A weak economy and currency
A rising debt

15. Life for Free Blacks November 1840: Ashworth Act passed
September 1836:
Texas Constitution of 1836
February 1840:
Immigration of free African Americans banned: required those in Texas to leave in 2 years or be enslaved
November 1840:
Ashworth Act passed
RESULT
Free African Americans must get official permission to stay in Texas
RESULT
Outraged Texans submit petitions demanding exceptions; Houston postpones deadlines
RESULT
Free African Am. in Texas at the time of the TX Declaration of Independence can stay Ad

16. Example of Black Struggle: Greenbury Logan
Born into slavery in Kentucky but was later freed by his white father
1831: settled in SFA’s colony
Fought and was wounded in Texas Revolution
1837: sent petition to Congress asking for permission to stay in Texas. Some of the most respected men in the Republic signed petition.

18. What was life like in the Republic for Tejanos?
Faced hostility (mainly from new US settlers)
Several fled as a result
Others remained and created a unique Texas-Mexican culture
Others were successful: Jose Antonio Navarro (served in Congress)

20. Jose antonio Navarro Signer of Texas Declaration of Independence
Served in Republic’s congress
Champion of Tejano rights
Only Tejano at Convention of 1845 (voted for annexation)

21. Juan Seguin Mayor of San Antonio 1840-1842
After Texas joined the US- he went back to Mexico

22. Discuss
Why might Tejanos have been disappointed by life in the republic?

23. What was life like in the Republic for U.S. Settlers?
Many received land grants and began rebuilding their homes
New U.S. settlers came seeking land and economic opportunities
Many came from the Southern U.S.
Used slave labor

26. Why did immigrants from the US come to Texas?
Discuss
Why did immigrants from the US come to Texas?

27. OUTPUT:
Create a sensory figure for a free black Texan and a Tejano in the Republic.
Underneath your figure, write something they might SAY.
In a smell bubble, write something they might SMELL.
I hear…
I see…
I feel (emotion)…
I touch…