Texas Revolution
The Constitution of 1824
• March 19, 1823: Federalists (believed in sharing
power between the states and national
government), overthrew the Mexican Emperor.
– Centralists believed the power should be
concentrated in the national government
• 1824: Federalists wrote a Constitution
– Divided country in to 19 states and 4 territories
– Coahuila and Texas were joined to create the state of
Coahuila y Tejas
– Constitution allowed for Texas to break off as a
separate state after the population was large enough
• Texas was allowed to select 1 of the 12 members
of the state legislature.
– Baron de Bastrop was chosen from Texas
• 1824: As part of the Constitution, a new
colonization law was passed
• 1825: Foreigners were invited to Texas
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$30 payment/fee
Up to 4,428 acres
No taxes for a set number of years
Single men were given less acreage (1,107), and then
more (3,321) when they married.
– Had to be of good moral character and Roman
Catholic
The Good and the Bad
• Why did the Texans like
the Constitution of
1824?
– States’ rights
government. Allowed
more local control.
– Allowed Texans to own
slaves.
• Why did the Texans not
like the Constitution of
1824?
– Texans had to obey
Spanish Law and practice
Catholicism.
– Texans had to speak
Spanish and agree to
become Spanish citizens
Did the Constitution of 1824 Last?
• The freedoms given in
the Constitution of
1824 were ultimately
taken away.
– The Law of April 6th,
1830 abolished the
Constitution of 1824.
– “The Dictator” Santa
Anna, abolished the
Constitution of 1824
Too many Colonists in Mexico?
• Mier y Teran expressed concern that Anglo’s
outnumbered Mexican’s 10-1.
• Mexico began to tighten its grip on Texas
– Outlawed Slavery in Mexico.
– Outlawed immigration from the U.S.
– Placed Customs Duties on goods from the U.S.
– Cancelled all Empresarial Grants.
Stephen F. Austin goes to Mexico City
• SFA sent a letter to the
Texans from Mexico City,
but the letter was
intercepted.
– Gomez Farias was slow to
address the Texans’
problems, and Austin grew
impatient.
– It was interpreted that
Austin was challenging the
authority of Mexico’s
government.
– SFA was thrown in to
prison.
William Travis Calls for Help in San Antonio
Travis wrote a letter asking for reinforcement’s or,
volunteers to help him defend the Alamo. No one in
answered his call for help.
Battles of the
Texas Revolution
 Battle of Velasco
 Battle of
Gonzales
 Siege of Bexar
 Battle of the
Alamo
 Battle of Coleto
Creek/Goliad
“Massacre”
 Battle of San
Jacinto
• “Battle” of Velasco
– Description- Conflict
over the passage of a
cannon through the city
of Velasco.
– Outcome- Mexican
officials ran out of
ammunition and had to
let the Texans through
with the cannon.
– Significance- First true
military conflict between
Texans and Mexicans.
• Battle of Gonzales
– Description-Battle over a
Mexican cannon given to
the Texans.
– Outcome- Texan’s fired
the cannon at Mexican
soldiers.
– Significance- The first
battle of the Texas
Revolution.
• Siege of Bexar
– D- Texan army marches
to San Antonio in
attempt to overthrow
Mexican army.
– O-Texan army forced
Mexican troops out of
San Antonio.
– S- Texans had control of
San Antonio.
• Battle of the Alamo
– D- Texan army fights
Mexican troops to retain
control of San Antonio
and the Alamo.
– O- Mexican army defeats
Texan troops at The
Alamo.
– S- Mexico crushes Texas
rebellion and forces
Texans to rethink their
cause.
• Battle of Coleto
Creek/Goliad
“Massacre”
– D-Battle between Col.
Fannin and Gen. Urrea.
– O- Texas soldiers are
massacred at Goliad.
– S- Angered the Texans.
Helped the Texans cause
by getting more
volunteers.
• Battle of San Jacinto
– D- Final battle between
Texans and Mexicans.
– O- Santa Anna
surrenders Texas and
signs Treaty of Velasco.
– S- Last battle of the
Texas Revolution.
Can You Identify Me?
Person of Interest
Why am I significant?
George Childress
I was present at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the
Brazos and wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
James Fannin
I led the Texans at Coleto Creek and surrendered to Gen. Urrea.
Later my men and I were executed at Goliad by order of Santa
Anna.
Susanna Dickinson
I was one of the only survivors at the Alamo. Santa Anna spared
my life and I was the messenger that told Sam Houston the news
about the fall of the Alamo.
William B Travis
I was a lawyer that was thrown into jail at Anahuac for passing a
note to a guard. I also was the head commander during the fall of
the Alamo, and wrote the famous “Victory or Death” letter.
Santa Anna
I overthrew the Mexican government and became president in
1832. The Texans liked me at first, but then rebelled against me
after I stopped following the Mexican Constitution of 1824, and
was declared a dictator.
Can You Identify Me….Continued
Sam Houston
I was the Commander in Chief of the Texas
Army during the Revolution and led Texas to
victory at the Battle of San Jacinto. Later I will
become the first President of Texas.
Jim Bowie
I was an adventurous pioneer that died at
the Alamo. I am best known for my knife.
Runaway Scrape
I am the great movement East, back to
the US, after the fall of the Alamo and the
Goliad Massacre.
Davey Crockett
I am a former Congressman from
Tennessee and was already famous when
I arrived in Texas. I am most known for my
frontier skills and coonskin hat.