1. Unit Question of the Day
What tensions developed between Mexico and the USA as the US expanded westward?

2. Manifest Destiny & Territorial Expansion in the 1840s
In the 1840s, America realized it’s “Manifest Destiny”
In 1845, the USA annexed the independent nations of Texas
In 1846, the USA settled a dispute with England to gain Oregon Territory
In 1848, the USA gain new lands in the SW by winning the Mexican-American War

3. The Republic of Texas
In 1821, Mexico won it’s independence from Spain & the new Mexican gov’t welcomed Americans into Texas by offering cheap land
Tejanos became the wealthiest “Anglos” in Texas
Americans refused to accept Mexican rule: They would not convert to Catholicism, would not accept a ban of slavery, and wanted a say in the Mexican government

4. Texas Revolution & Independence from Mexico (1836-1845)
By 1834, Mexican President Santa Anna began to view the Anglos as a threat & had Austin arrested
In 1835, Texans were in open rebellion against the Mexican government
Texans lost at the Alamo, but the battle created the inspiration: “Remember the Alamo!”
Texans, led by Sam Houston, captured Santa Anna & won their independence in 1836

5. The Alamo

6. Sam Houston

7. Santa Anna

8. Davey Crockett

9. Jim Bowie

10. Republic of Texas
From 1836 to 1845, Texas was an independent nation, Sam Houston invited USA to annex Texas, but the debate over slavery kept American from adding Texas.

11. Six Flags of Texas

12. Exit Ticket:
What tensions developed between Mexico and the USA as the US expanded westward? (based on notes p.4)