APUSH Chapter 13: The Lone Star Rebellion

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What people were among the Texans?

Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie

What did the Texans resent?

the 'foreign' gov

Who led the Texans?

Sam Houston

What did Mexico do in 1830?

freed its slaves and prohibited them in Texas Signup and view all the answers

What did Stephen Austin do in 1833?

went to Mexico City to clear up differences Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Stephen Austin when he went to Mexico City?

he was jailed for 8 months Signup and view all the answers

What did dictator Santa Anna do in 1835?

started to raise an army to suppress the Texans Signup and view all the answers

What happened the year after Santa Anna raised an army?

they declared their independence Signup and view all the answers

What rallied citizens, volunteers and soldiers to join the fight?

after armed conflict and slaughters at the Alamo and at Goliad Signup and view all the answers

When did the turning point of the war come?

after Sam Houston led his army for 37 days eastwards, then turned on the Mexicans Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the treaty that Santa Anna was forced to sign?

it was later negated by him on grounds that the treaty was extorted under duress Signup and view all the answers

Who was Texas supported by in their war?

the US Signup and view all the answers

Until when was Jackson hesitant to formally recognize Texas as an independent nation?

until he had secured Martin Van Buren as his successor Signup and view all the answers

What happened once Martin Van Buren became his successor?

Jackson recognized Texas on his last day before he left office, in 1837 Signup and view all the answers

What did many Texans want to become?

part of the Union Signup and view all the answers

What blocked Texans from joining the Union?

the slavery issue Signup and view all the answers

What was the end result of Texans not being able to join the Union?

an unsettled predicament in which Texans feared the return of Santa Anna Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Figures and Events

Prominent Texans included Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, both instrumental in the rebellion.
Sam Houston served as the leader for the Texans despite personal challenges, including a divorce.

Tensions with Mexico

Resentment grew among Texans towards the "foreign" Mexican government.
In 1830, Mexico abolished slavery within its territories including Texas, causing anger among residents reliant on enslaved labor.

Efforts for Resolution

Stephen Austin traveled to Mexico City in 1833 to address rising tensions but was imprisoned for eight months upon arrival.

Escalation of Conflict

Dictator Santa Anna initiated military preparations in 1835 to quell the Texan uprising.
Texans officially declared independence from Mexico a year later, rallying support after brutal events at the Alamo and Goliad.

Turning Point in the War

The decisive moment in the conflict occurred when Sam Houston led a strategic retreat for 37 days, ultimately launching a surprise attack on the Mexican forces during their siesta, resulting in a significant victory and the capture of Santa Anna.

Aftermath of the Conflict

Santa Anna was coerced into signing a treaty, but he later nullified it by claiming it was signed under duress.
Texas received support from the United States during its fight for independence.

Recognition and Annexation Challenges

President Jackson hesitated to recognize Texas as an independent nation until securing Martin Van Buren as his successor.
Once Van Buren took office, Jackson recognized Texas as a republic on his final day, in 1837.

Texas' Ambitions

Many Texans expressed a desire to join the United States, but the contentious issue of slavery delayed their annexation.
The unresolved situation left Texans anxious about the potential return of Santa Anna's rule.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 13 of APUSH focusing on the Lone Star Rebellion. This quiz includes key figures like Sam Houston and significant events surrounding Texas's fight for independence from Mexico. Prepare to recall essential facts about the period and its protagonists.