A. Robert Dallas
B. Santa Anna
C. Sam Houston
D. Alamo
E. Goliad
F. San Jacinto
G. Zachary Taylor
H. Stephen F. Austin
I. Jim Bowie
1. American empressario imprisoned by Mexico for
seeking more rights for Texans.
2. Site of the massacre of over 400 Texan rebel
prisoners.
3. Site of the first fighting between Texans and
Mexico.
4. Battle that led to the capture of Mexico’s
president/general, which led to Texan
independence.
5. First president of Texas.
A. Robert Dallas
B. Santa Anna
C. Sam Houston
D. Alamo
E. Goliad
F. San Jacinto
G. Zachary Taylor
H. Stephen F. Austin
I. Rio Grande
1. American empressario imprisoned by Mexico for
seeking more rights for Texans.
2. Site of the massacre of over 400 Texan rebel
prisoners.
3. Site of the first fighting between Americans and
Mexico.
4. Battle that led to the capture of Mexico’s
president/general, which led to Texan
independence.
5. Victor at battle of Buena Vista.
A. Winfield Scott
B. Santa Anna
C. Sam Houston
D. Alamo
E. Goliad
F. San Jacinto
G. Zachary Taylor
H. Stephen F. Austin
I. Rio Grande
1. First president of the Republic of Texas.
2. Site of the massacre of over 400 Texan rebel
prisoners.
3. Site of the first fighting between Americans and
Mexico.
4. General at the battle that led to the capture of
Mexico’s president/general, which led to Texan
independence.
5. Victor at battle of Mexico City.
9.3 Expansion in Texas
HW: Ch. 9, Sect. 4
& Prepare for Test on Thursday
Expansion in Texas
FACTORS INVOLVED IN AMERICAN
SETTLEMENT IN TEXAS:
1. Conflict with Native Americans deters
Mexicans from moving to Texas.
2. Mexico gains independence from Spain,
expands trade with US.
3. Mexico gives land grants to empresarios, such
as Stephen Austin, to encourage Americans to
settle in Texas.
Stephen Austin by Brand
Stephen Austin by Brand
Shown here with his trusty dog and gun,
Stephen F. Austin leans against a tree
and considers the vast domain granted to
him by the Spanish government. Austin
was one of the leading landowners in
Texas, as well as a leader of the Texas
Revolution. (Archives Division, Texas
State Library)
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FACTORS LEADING TO WAR:
1. Mexico bans slavery, moves to restrict it in TX.
2. 1830: Mexico bans new immigrants from US,
high taxes on US goods, moves in troops to TX
3. 1833: Austin is Arrested by Antonio Lopez de
Santa Anna, President of Mexico.
4. 1835: Austin wins repeal of the Immigration ban
5. American immigration increases (1K a month in
1835)
6. Santa Anna increasingly dictatorial.
7. Texas Revolution begins in 1835
ANALYZE THE REALTIONSHIP BETWEEN
MEXICO AND THE TEXAN SETTLERS
MEXICO
GOALS
ACTIONS
OUTCOMES
SETTLERS
Map: Major Battles of the Texas Revolution, 1835-1836
Major Battles of the Texas Revolution, 1835-1836
Sam Houston's victory at San Jacinto was the decisive action of the war and avenged the massacres at the Alamo and Goliad.
Texas Revolution
• Santa Anna moves 4000 troops to Texas to put
down Anglo rebellion
• William Travis moves Anglo forces to the
Alamo.
• 12 day siege of Alamo ends, all 187 defenders die
• March 2, 1836, Texans declare independence
• Santa Anna executes 445 rebels at Goliad
• Sam Houston captures Santa Anna at San Jacinto
River
• Santa Anna recognizes independence of
Republic of Texas July 1836.
Fall of the Alamo by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk
Fall of the Alamo by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk
Although they were greatly outnumbered, Texas forces held off a siege at the Alamo
by the Mexican army under Antonio López de Santa Anna. The old mission's walls
were eventually breached, however, and the Texans were overcome in hand-to-hand
fighting. This painting is an artist's conception of the last moments of battle, before
the remaining Texans were finally defeated. (Friends of the Governor's Mansion)
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San Jacinto Battle Flag, 1836
San Jacinto Battle Flag, 1836
Texans believed that their war for independence paralleled the Revolutionary War.
The lady of liberty on this banner, carried by Texans in 1836, brings to mind similar
images that stirred patriots during the American Revolution. (Archives Division,
Texas State Library)
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http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/images/sjmap.jpg
“About 3:30 in the afternoon, during the Mexican siesta period, Houston distributed his troops in battle array,
bracketing the line with the "Twin Sisters" cannon. Shielded by trees and a rise in the terrain, the Texans were
able to advance with some security. Then with the cries "Remember the Alamo" and "Remember La Bahia"
or "Remember Goliad" ringing along their lines, the Texans swooped down on the dismayed Mexican army,
pursuing and butchering them long after the battle itself had ended. 630 Mexicans were killed and 730 taken
prisoner. Texans lost only 9 killed or mortally wounded; thirty were less seriously wounded. Among the latter
was General Houston, whose ankle was shattered.” http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures/republic/san-jacinto.html
Surrender of Santa Anna, by William H. Huddle
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures/images/republic/san-jacinto/san-jacinto-by-huddle.jpg
Texas Revolution
• Santa Anna moves 4000 troops to Texas to put
down Anglo rebellion
• William Travis moves Anglo forces to the
Alamo.
• 12 day siege of Alamo ends, all 187 defenders die
• March 2, 1836, Texans declare independence
• Santa Anna executes 445 rebels at Goliad
• Sam Houston captures Santa Anna at San Jacinto
River
• Santa Anna recognizes independence of
Republic of Texas July 1836.
Q: Why would the North not want Texas in
the union?
A: For many reasons…
1. Slavery was allowed in Texas
2. Making TX a state would upset the
Missouri Compromise  more
Sectionalism
3. Mexico might be moved to war
Polk and Dallas Flag
Polk and Dallas Flag
This campaign banner celebrating the candidacy of James K. Polk and George M.
Dallas on the Democratic ticket carries a subtle message conveying the party's
platform. Surrounding Polk's picture are twenty-five stars, one for each state in the
Union. Outside the corner box, a twenty-sixth star stands for Texas, which Polk
promised to annex. (Collection of David J. and Janet L. Frent)
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Tejas to Texas
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•
•
•
“Lone Star State” stands alone
Mexico threatens to recapture it
Texas turns to France and Great Britain
Expansionists fear a return of European powers to the
Western Hemisphere/violation of the Monroe Doctrine
• Issue of slavery and war with Mexico delays annexation
• Texas is annexed by US in 1845, infuriating Mexico and
many Northerners.
• Boundary of Texas still in dispute.
Excerpt from Polk’s Inaugural Address
I regard the question of annexation as belonging exclusively to the
United States and Texas. They are independent powers competent to
contract, and foreign nations have no right to interfere with them or to
take exceptions to their reunion. Foreign powers do not seem to
appreciate the true character of our Government. Our Union is a
confederation of independent States, whose policy is peace with each
other and all the world. To enlarge its limits is to extend the
dominions of peace over additional territories and increasing millions.
The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our
Government. …. Foreign powers should therefore look on the
annexation of Texas to the United States not as the conquest of a
nation seeking to extend her dominions by arms and violence, but as
the peaceful acquisition of a territory once her own, by adding another
member to our confederation, with the consent of that member,
thereby diminishing the chances of war and opening to them new and
ever-increasing markets for their products.