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.