THE TEXAS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

1835 to 1836

By Rachel KellyPeriod 6

What was the Texas War of Independence???

The War was an armed conflict between Mexico and the settlers in the Texas portion of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas.

The ruler of Mexico wanted some American settlers to convert to the Mexican culture and gain control of Texas.

When was the War? The Texas War for Independence lasted

from October 2, 1835 to April 21, 1836. There was also an operation between the

Texas Navy and Mexican Navy into the 1840s.

Where was this war? The War was located near the borders of

Texas and Mexico. Some of the specific battles were at the

Battle of Gonzales, La Bahia, San Antonio, and ended at the Battle of San Jacinto.

La Bahia, a location in the Texas War

A sketch of the Battle of Gonzales

The Battle at San Antonio

The Battle of San Jacinto.

Why did The Texas War of Independence happen?

In 1824, Moses Austin was invited to settle a colony of Americans in east Texas. The people would have to convert to Catholicism, become “Mexicanized”, and leave behind slaves, but nobody did. After Austin died, the the new Mexican President, General Santa Anna, by 1835, increased tensions between the central government in Mexico City and the distant region of Texas were at the brink of war.

Who was involved in the war?

Mainly, Moses Austin, General Santa Anna, the settlers from the United States in Texas, the Mexican people in Coahuila y Tejas, and the Navy’s of both Mexico and Texas were involved.

Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón, also known as Santa Anna.

Moses Austin, one of the people who caused the Texas War for Independence to happen.

HEY! …its quiz time!1. When was Moses Austin invited to settle

a colony of Americans in east Texas???

1) answer… 1824

Question #22. Name one location where the war took place.

2) answer… Battle of Gonzales La Bahia San Antonio Battle of San Jacinto

Question #33. How long did the Texas War for Independence last?

3) answer… October 2, 1835 to April 21, 1836 Or about one year

Question #44. When did General Santa Anna increase tensions between the central government in Mexico City and the distant region of Texas?

4) answer… 1835

Question #5 BONUS!!!5. What was General Santa Anna’s real name?

5) Bonus answer… Antonio de Padua María Severino

López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón.