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Title: Texas Independence 1836


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Texas Independence 1836
2
Mexican Independence 1821
  • Constitution of 1824
  • Unstable government between 1824 1857 33
    different Presidents.
  • Central figure Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
  • President of Mexico 4 different times.

3
Americans in Texas
  • Moses Austin and Stephen Austin Empresarios
  • By 1830 20,000 Americans in Texas
  • In 1826 The Fredonia Rebellion
  • In 1829 Mexico bans slavery
  • Mexican government stops colonization in 1830
  • In 1832 Texans petition Mexican govt.

4
Texas Independence movement.
  • Stephen Austin advises loyalty to Mexico.
  • Goes to Mexico City to petition the government.
  • Santa Anna cancels Constitution of 1824
  • Promises death to anyone who challenges his
    authority.

5
Battle of the Alamo Feb.23, to March 6, 1836
  • Col.. Travis commands 187 men. Including Jim
    Bowie and Davy Crockett
  • San Ana has an army of 6000 men. Modern
    artillery.
  • Surrender or die -- Santa Anna

6
Victory or Death, Travis responded.
  • The line in the sand
  • Siege lasts 11 days.
  • 187 Texans die, costs Santa Ana 1544 dead.
  • Buys Houston time to prepare.
  • Remember the Alamo! the rally cry.

7
Sam Houston- Commands Texan army
  • Convention declares independence. March 1836
  • Massacre at Goliad
  • Victory at San Jacinto

8
Santa Anna forced to sign treaty
  • Border at the Rio Grande
  • Texans request annexation by the United States
  • President Jackson refused fears reviving the
    slavery issue.
  • Texas becomes the Lone Star Republic 8 years.
  • Sam Houston President.

9
The Westward movement continues
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