2. The Republic of Texas I. In the early 1800s, American farmers looked eagerly to the vast region called Texas. “At this time, Texas was part of the Spanish Colony of Mexico.” “Spain refused To let Americans settle in Texas.” “Bummer!”

3. II. In 1821, Mexico won its independence and agreed to let Stephen Austin bring settlers to Texas. “I gathered about 300 families to move to Texas and settle a colony.” “Mexico wanted settlers to develop the land and to control Indian attacks.” “Many settlers came from the cotton regions of the South and brought their slaves with them.”

4. II. In 1821, Mexico won its independence and agreed to let Stephen Austin bring settlers to Texas.

6. III. By 1829, about 20,000 Americans had moved to Texas. “I won’t speak Spanish” “I’m not going to become a Roman Catholic.” “I have NO loyalty to Mexico.”

7. IV. In 1830, Mexico barred any more Americans from settling in Texas. “Mexico feared that the Americans would try to make Texas part of the United States.”

8. V. In 1833, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna became dictator of Mexico. “I will drive these Americans out of Texas.” “These Americans don’t follow the Catholic Church.” “These Americans have slaves on their farms.”

9. VI. Stephen Austin vowed to “see Texas forever free from Mexican domination.” “It is time for action!” “Santa Anna Stinks!!”

10. VII. In 1836, a group of Texans declared independence for the Republic of Texas. “Yeah Baby!”

11. VII. In 1836, a group of Texans declared independence for the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston “I was given command of the Army of Texas.” “I will stamp out this rebellion!” “I will vanquish these lowly Texans from Mexican soil.” Vamonos

12. VIII. Texans took up positions in an old Spanish mission called the Alamo and waited for the Mexican attack.

13. Davy Crockett “We only had 150 Texans facing 6,000 Mexican troops!” “We had very little Food, ammunition, water, and medicine.” Jim Bowie

14. VIII. Texans took up positions in an old Spanish mission called the Alamo and waited for the Mexican attack. Bowie Knife

15. VIII. Texans took up positions in an old Spanish mission called the Alamo and waited for the Mexican attack. “I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and of everything dear to the American character to come to our aid with all speed… Victory or Death.” William Travis

17. IX. On February 23 rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo. “For 12 days, Mexican cannons bombarded the walls of the Alamo.” “We’re almost out of food and ammunition. God help us.”

18. IX. On February 23 rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo. Willam Travis’ Letter Stating the need For troops and Supplies.

19. IX. On February 23 rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo. “Allow NO survivors!”

20. IX. On February 23 rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo.

21. “Viva Santa Anna!”

22. X. In the end, about 180 Texans and almost 1,500 Mexicans lay dead.

23. XI. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston caught Santa Anna off Guard at the Battle of San Jacinto. “The battle lasted only 18 minutes!”

24. XI. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston caught Santa Anna off Guard at the Battle of San Jacinto. “Remember the Alamo!”

25. XI. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston caught Santa Anna off Guard at the Battle of San Jacinto. 630 Mexicans lay dead and Santa Anna was captured the next day.

26. XI. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston caught Santa Anna off Guard at the Battle of San Jacinto. “Bummer!”

27. XII. Texas won its independence after the battle and became the Lone Star Republic. Sam Houston “I was elected the first president in September of 1836.”

28. XII. Texas won its independence after the battle and became the Lone Star Republic.