Questions and Answers
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?
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What did Stephen Austin do in 1833?
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What happened to Stephen Austin when he went to Mexico City?
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What did dictator Santa Anna do in 1835?
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What happened the year after Santa Anna raised an army?
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What rallied citizens, volunteers and soldiers to join the fight?
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When did the turning point of the war come?
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What happened to the treaty that Santa Anna was forced to sign?
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Who was Texas supported by in their war?
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Until when was Jackson hesitant to formally recognize Texas as an independent nation?
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What happened once Martin Van Buren became his successor?
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What did many Texans want to become?
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What blocked Texans from joining the Union?
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What was the end result of Texans not being able to join the Union?
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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.
