1.  Today, I will be able to explain how and why Americans were allowed to settle in the territory of Texas. I will also be able to summarize the events that led Texas’ independence.  Read pages 351-355 and complete the time line assignment.  Make sure you follow the three steps.

2.  Introduction:  Biographical information about Jackson  Your definition of a hero or villain  Your statement about Jackson. (Jackson is a hero or villain and your 2 events).  Body 1:  Main Idea 1: Give me an attention grabber  Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that made Jackson a hero or villain.  Body 2  Main Idea 2: Give me an attention grabber  Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that made Jackson a hero or villain.  Conclusion:  Provide broader context  Style: Persuasive

3.  1. 20 Dec. 1820 Moses Austin receives a land grant from Spain.  Battle of San Jacinto 21 April 1836  March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846 (Texas independence and the Lone Star Republic)  1833 General Santa Anna military coup.  27 Sept. 1821 Mexico’s independence from Spain.  1830 Mexico enforces prior agreement on Texans.  Oct 1835 Battle of Gonzales.  Battle of the Alamo Feb 23 1836 to 7 March 1836