The Texas Revolution

Learning Targets• I can explain the primary American

motive behind the Texas Revolution.• I can examine the ways in which the

Texas Revolution impacted the conflict between North and South.

What’s Going on with U.S. Territory?• U.S. had a LOT more territory…so what

about slavery?

Missouri Compromise 1820

Background of Texas• Part of Mexico (which gained

independence from Spain in 1821).• Encouraged Americans to move

there.• U.S. tried to buy Texas (several

times)—Mexico got annoyed.• Americans began culturally “taking

over” Texas—including bringing slavery.

Slavery Issue in Texas• Mexico had outlawed slavery.• U.S. Southerners didn’t obey the law.• Then the people of Texas want to be

independent from Mexico.– Majority were American slave owners,

the rest were disgruntled Mexicans• The main issue behind Texas

independence for Americans = slavery!!!

Texas Wins the Revolution• 1835-1836 = War• Outcome of the war:

– Texas wins the war and becomes its own nation.• Slavery allowed.

– Texas does not become part of the US yet.

– Mexico is upset with the US for helping Texas win.

– Northerners in the US worried about Texas becoming a slave state in the future.

Latino Population by County (2010)

Learning TargetsI can explain the primary American

motive behind the Texas Revolution.I can examine the ways in which the

Texas Revolution impacted the conflict between North and South.