Precursor of the Texas Revolution
Who is known as the main promoter of American settlement in Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
What was the reason for Mexican forces coming to Gonzales?
To retrieve a cannon
"I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans..."
William B. Travis
Government Structure • Government changes • Rights of Citizens • Conflicts/Wars • Treaties/Alliances • Territorial acquisitions • Role of Government • Elections • Political Participation (voting, protesting, lobbying) • Court decisions
Political
Favorite subject
History
Who were the primary settlers in early 19th-century Texas?
Anglo Settlers
What was the immediate impact of the Battle of Gonzales on White-Anglo Texans?
Boosted confidence/inspired for Texians to continue their fight for independence
First President of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
Monetary system • Banking system • Trade • Products for export/import • Industry • Agriculture • Standard of living • Employment • Taxes • Technology and Invention • How people meet their basic material needs
ECONOMIC
Favorite teacher
This law halted immigration from the United States to Texas, aimed to control the growing population and reinforced taxes on goods from the U.S., escalating tensions.
Law of April 6th 1830
What was the slogan used by Texians in the Battle of Gonzales?
"Come and Take It"
Dictator of Mexico who advocated strong central government and total control over Texas
General Santa Anna
The physical environment in which people live and interact. • The benefits and drawbacks created by the physical environment in which people live and interact.
GEOGRAPHIC
How did the Law of April 6, 1830 affect trade and immigration?
Trade affected with Americans
Force Anglos to trade with Mexicans, not americans
All items for U.S. has a tax ( custom duties)
What did the Mexican government explicitly/clearly restrict that angered white-Anglo settlers ?
African Slaves
Why is the Battle of Gonzales considered historically significant?
First battle of the Texas Revolution
an Empresario who was imprisoned by the Mexican Gov. under Santa Anna for a year after sending a letter to the Mex. Gov. asking for Texas independence and the lift of Slave restrictions.
Stephen F. Austin
• Family life • Gender roles • Laws regarding behavior • Arts and literature • Traditions and Customs • Religious practices • Leisure time and recreation • Education • Clothing and food
SOCIAL
What ERA are we currently in?
Causes of Texas Revolution
What role did Tejano leaders play in the Texas Revolution?
They were vital allies and supporters for Texan independence
Who was the commander of the Texian forces at Gonzales?
John H. Moore
I recommend that the government increase the number of Mexican and European settlers in Texas, build more military forts to protect our territory, and strictly enforce all laws, especially those regarding immigration and trade. Action is necessary now before it is too late. Who Am I?
Manuel de Meir y Teran
Give me one example of PEGS
Any
“Have you ever felt like a rule was unfair or that someone in authority wasn’t listening to your side of the story? What did you do—or what could you do?”
ANY