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Agenda Vocab and Notes: Westward Expansion and an Age of Reform- 6.4 How Texas Became an Independent Republic
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1820
Spain gave 300 Americans permission to establish a colony in Texas
(Moses Austin and his son, Stephen were in charge)
1823
Stephen Austin receives permission from the new Mexican government to keep the colony
(Remember, the 1st agreement was with
New Spain, technically a Spanish colony itself. They had now been kicked out)
1825
Thousands of Americans flood into the Texas
Many do not become Catholic, as they promised
Many own Slaves (and bring them)
1829
Mexico abolishes slavery. Many Texans own slaves. They are angry about Mexico’s decision and refuse to get rid of their slaves
1830
Mexico banned further American settlement, starts taxing American imports
(It’s my way or the highway, or Mi manera o
la carretera)
1835
More than 35,000 Americans now in Texas
The American settlers did not obey the rules that they agreed to back in 1825.
1835
Stephen Austin, the leader of the American settlers, said, “War is our only recourse. There is no other remedy. We must defend our rights, ourselves, and our country by force of arms.”
1836
Texans declare independence from Mexico and the Texas Revolution begins.
Outnumbered Texans at the Alamo are either killed in battle or executed shortly after
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq1tbaR9g3Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAMZQlAQAyQ
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1836
Sam Houston leads Texans to victory at Battle of
San Jacinto.
Santa Ana,
dictator of
Mexico, recognizes Texas independence.