War for Texas
Independence
by
Joe Schmoe & Jane Doe
Period 9
War for Texas Independence
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In 1810, Mexico received its
independence from Spain. In
1824, with the Mexican
government wishing to settle
the mostly-empty northern
region.
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Americans Plan to Immigrate
to Mexico
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Moses Austin was invited to
settle a colony of Americans in
east Texas.
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Conditions for American
Settlement
•
The only conditions were that
the Americans.
What was the first condition?
Conditions for American
Settlement
•
2.
The only conditions were that
the Americans.
What was the second condition?
Conditions for American
Settlement
•
3.
The only conditions were that
the Americans.
What was the third condition?
Death of Moses Austin
•
After the death of Moses
first name
Austin, his son _______
Austin
became the de-facto leader of
the Texans.
American Immigration
•
In the 1820s, Stephen Austin
won the Mexican government's
approval to bring ________
a number
American
families into the
sparsely settled Tejas (Texas)
region.
The Residents of Texas
•
Spanish term
The ________
(American
residents of Texas) wished for
increased trade with the United
States, more self-rule, and
slavery.
A Trickle of Settlers Turns
into a Flood
•
By 1834, it was estimated that
over 30,000 Texians (
Definition of “Texian"
_______________
), lived in
the State of Coahuila y Tejas
compared to 7,800 Mexicanborn citizens. By 1836, there
were approximately 5,000
slaves in Texas.
Discontent Begins
•
At first, the settlers were
content to live under Mexican
rule, but several events helped
to incline many Texans toward
independence:
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Laws of April 6
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Discontent grows in Texas
when Mexican President
Anastasio Bustamante
outlawed ___________ from
the United States and
reiterated the ban on
___________ with the Laws of
April 6, 1830.
What two things did the Mexican government outlaw?
The President is Overthrown
•
In 1832,
_________________________
_________________________
____overthrows President
Bustemante,
Who overthrew Mexican President Anastasio Bustamante?
Santa Anna Tightens His
Grip on Power
•
Almost immediately, the
general tries to strengthen his
political position. In 1835 he
dissolves all state
_______________, repeals the
Mexico’s ____________, and
disbands all state
____________.
What three things did Santa Anna try to do to
weaken the power of the states in Mexico and
strengthen his own position?
O_________ and Z_______
Rebel
•
Citizens in the Mexican states
of ______________ and
_____________ took up arms
against the government of
Santa Anna only to be crushed
ruthlessly.
Which two Mexican states were the first to defy Santa Anna?
Defiance in Coahuila and
Tejas
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Governor _______________
___________ of Tejas and
Coahuila refuses to dissolve
the state legislature and
suggests moving the state
government further North,
away from Santa Anna.
Mexican officials loyal to Santa
Anna arrest him.
Name the governor of state of Coahuila and Tejas.
Protection from the
Comanches
•
In the early 1830s, the army
loaned the citizens of Gonzales
a small _________ for
protection against Indian raids.
Fearing the _________ could
be used against him, Santa
Anna orders all of the small
towns in Northern Mexico to
return them to the military.
What weapon(s) were given to the small
towns in Northern Mexico?
The Texians and Tejanos Square
off for a Fight with the Government
•
When military representatives
came to the small town of
___________, Texas
requesting the return of their
cannon, The settlers stalled for
time, and gathered
reinforcements.
Where did the first battle for the war for Texas
Independence begin?
“Come and Take It”
•
When the settlers felt they had
enough sufficient men to resist
the small Mexican force that
had come to take the cannon,
they raised a specially
constructed flag the indicated
that the inhabitants of
Gonzales had no intention to
give up the cannon and wanted
to fight.
Find a picture of the “Come and Take It’
flag and replace the image at the right.
Early Successes
•
The locals Tejanos and Texans
prevailed in this incident and, in
other early encounters, the
rebels pushed the paltry
Mexican forces out of the area.
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Early Successes
•
Bolstered by these early
successes, the Texans declare
their independence from
Mexico and elect ______
____________ as president.
Who was elected president of the
Republic of Texas?
Santa Anna’s Response
•
Santa Anna responds by
marching an army of over
___________ troops northward
to crush the independence
movement.
How many troops did Santa Anna have
at his disposal?
Santa Anna Attempts to
Crush the Republic of Texas
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In December 1835, a group of
disgruntled settlers took control
of an old Spanish presidio
named San Antonio de Bexar.
Commonly called the
_________ . Santa Anna
moved his army of several
thousand men into the area
and decided to make an
example of the insurgents.
What is the more common name for the
presidio at San Antonio de Bexar?
The Battle of the Alamo
•
________ Texans famously
held out for thirteen days at the
Alamo, allowing Sam Houston
time to gather more men to
defend the new Republic of
Texas. In the end, Santa Anna
took no prisoners and had
every single defender at the
Alamo was killed.
How many Texans held out at the
Battle of the Alamo?
The Battle of the Goliad
•
When when Santa Anna came
to the small Texas town of
Goliad, the commander, of a
small number of Texans
____________ ____________
packed up and made a run for
it. He and his men retreated
east toward the US border, but
were captured after a brief
skirmish. A week later Santa
Anna marched all of the
Texans into a field and had
them shot.
Who was the commander of the
Republic of Texas forces at Goliad?
Santa Ana Defeat at
_______
•
The battles of Goliad and the
Alamo were disastrous defeats
for the Texans, but they
allowed Sam Houston time to
gather a powerful army. This
army surprised Santa Anna’s
forces and defeated him at the
battle of _____________ .
Where was Santa Anna finally
defeated?
Santa Anna is Captured
•
Santa Anna was captured by
the Texans. The Texans
insisted that Santa Anna
recognize Texas as an
independent country with the
____________ River as the
border. Santa Anna agreed, but
only if he was released to
return to power in Mexico City.
What river makes up the border
between Mexico and Texas?