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.
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