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Expansion and Conflict: American Settlers in Texas

This article explores the expansion of American settlers in Texas, including the conflicts arising over religion and the issue of slavery. It also delves into the impact of Mexican Independence, the invitation of U.S. settlers by Mexico, and the fight for independence by Texas. The Lone Star Republic is formed and eventually Texas joins the Union.

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Expansion and Conflict: American Settlers in Texas

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  1. 9.3 Expansion in Texas American settlers invited to Texas. Conflict develops over religion and the issue of slavery. NEXT

  2. SECTION 3 I. Americans Settle in the Southwest • A. The Impact of Mexican Independence • Mexico encourages trade between U.S. and northern provinces • Native American groups threaten scattered Mexican settlements • B. Mexico Invites U.S. Settlers • To protect territory, Mexico encourage U.S. farmers to go to Texas • Offers land grantsto empresarios (agents) who sell land cheaply Continued . . . NEXT

  3. SECTION 3 C. Austin in Texas • Stephen F. Austin, successful empresario, establishes colony in 1821 • U.S. wants lands south to Rio Grande; Mexico refuses to sell Texas NEXT

  4. http://www.history.com/topics/alamo SECTION 3 http://www.history.com/topics/alamo/videos/deconstructing-history-alamo II. Texas Fights for Independence • A. “Come to Texas” • Cultural differences arise between Anglos and Mexico: • - Anglos speak English, not Spanish • - Southerners bring slaves; Mexico • abolished slavery • American settlers greatly outnumber • Mexican settlers • Mexican president Antonio López • de Santa Annaimprisons Austin • - revokes local powers; rebellions • erupt, including Texas Revolution • B. “Remember the Alamo!” • Santa Anna marches to Texas; • Austin tells Texans to arm • themselves • Santa Anna storms Alamo all 187 • U.S. defenders killed Continued . . . NEXT

  5. SECTION 3 C. The Lone Star Republic • Sam Houstondefeats, captures Santa Anna at Battle of San Jacinto • Treaty of Velasco gives Texas independence-1836 • Houston becomes president of the Republic of Texas D. Texas Joins the Union • 1838, Houston invites U.S. to annex Texas • South favors, North opposes annexation; Texas becomes state in 1845 NEXT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLB5rH9eTBI

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