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The Republic of Texas
I. In the early 1800s, American farmers looked eagerly to the vast region called Texas.
“At this time,Texas was part of the Spanish
Colony of Mexico.”
“Spain refusedTo let Americans settle in Texas.”
“Bummer!”
II. In 1821, Mexico won its independence and agreed to let Stephen Austin bring settlers to Texas.
“I gathered about300 families to
move to Texas and settle a colony.”
“Mexico wanted settlers to develop
the land and to control Indian
attacks.”
“Many settlers came from the cotton regions
of the South and brought their slaves with
them.”
II. In 1821, Mexico won its independence and agreed to let Stephen Austin bring settlers to Texas.
II. In 1821, Mexico won its independence and agreed to let Stephen Austin bring settlers to Texas.
III. By 1829, about 20,000 Americans had moved to Texas.
“I won’tspeak Spanish”
“I’m notgoing to become
a Roman Catholic.”
“I have NOloyalty to Mexico.”
IV. In 1830, Mexico barred any more Americans from settling in Texas.
“Mexico feared that the Americans would
try to make Texas part of the United
States.”
V. In 1833, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna became dictator of Mexico.
“I will drive these
Americans out of
Texas.”
“These Americansdon’t follow the
Catholic Church.”
“These Americanshave slaves on
their farms.”
VI. Stephen Austin vowed to “see Texas forever free from Mexican domination.”
“It is timefor action!”
“Santa AnnaStinks!!”
VII. In 1836, a group of Texans declared independence for the Republic of Texas.
“Yeah Baby!”
VII. In 1836, a group of Texans declared independence for the Republic of Texas.
Sam Houston
“I was given command of the Army of
Texas.”
“I will stamp out this
rebellion!”
“I will vanquish these lowly
Texans from Mexican soil.”
Vamonos
VIII. Texans took up positions in an old Spanish mission called the Alamo and waited for the Mexican attack.
VIII. Texans took up positions in an old Spanish mission called the Alamo and waited for the Mexican attack.
Davy Crockett
“We only had 150 Texans
facing 6,000Mexican troops!”
“We had very littleFood, ammunition,
water, and medicine.”
Jim Bowie
VIII. Texans took up positions in an old Spanish mission called the Alamo and waited for the Mexican attack.
BowieKnife
VIII. Texans took up positions in an old Spanish mission called the Alamo and waited for the Mexican attack.
“I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism,
and of everything dear to the American character to
come to our aid with all speed…
Victory or Death.”
William Travis
IX. On February 23rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo.
“For 12 days, Mexican cannons bombarded the
walls of the Alamo.”
“We’re almost out
of food andammunition. God
help us.”
IX. On February 23rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo.
Willam Travis’ LetterStating the needFor troops and
Supplies.
IX. On February 23rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo.
“Allow NO survivors!”
IX. On February 23rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo.
IX. On February 23rd, 1836, Mexican troops began the siege on the Alamo.
“VivaSanta Anna!”
X. In the end, about 180 Texans and almost 1,500 Mexicans lay dead.
XI. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston caught Santa Anna off Guard at the Battle of San Jacinto.
“The battle lasted
only 18 minutes!”
XI. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston caught Santa Anna off Guard at the Battle of San Jacinto.
“Remember the
Alamo!”
XI. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston caught Santa Anna off Guard at the Battle of San Jacinto.
630 Mexicans lay dead and Santa Anna
was captured the next day.
XI. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston caught Santa Anna off Guard at the Battle of San Jacinto.“Bummer!”
XII. Texas won its independence after the battle and became the Lone Star Republic.
Sam Houston
“I was elected the first president in September of
1836.”
XII. Texas won its independence after the battle and became the Lone Star Republic.