Texas Independence

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Texas Independence

• CH 3.3

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Texas flags
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Land

• Mexico invited Americans to Texas 1821-24
• Allowed to bring slaves
• Wanted to discourage Indian attacks

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Americans must obey Mexican Law

• Surrender US citizenship
• Swear allegiance to Mexico
• Adopt Roman Catholic religion

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Texans decide to gain their independence

• Mexican government decreases their influence
• 1829 Mexico outlaws slavery
• 1830 Mexico stopped U S Immigration

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Revolution

• 1833 Stephen Austin traveled to Mexico City to
  present Texas independence plan

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Mexicos response

• President Santa Ana rejected independence
• Sent 4000 troops to TX

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Battle at the AlamoMar 6, 1836
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• 12 days the Mexican army attacked the Alamo
• 200 Texans fought bravely and were finally killed
  by 1800 Mexican troops

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Davy Crockett
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• Famous war cry
• Remember the Alamo

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Texans capture Santa Ana at San Jacinto

• April 21 1836
• Santa Ana forced to sign treaties recognizing
  Texas Independence

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San Jacinto Memorial