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History Lecture: The Alamo and the Texas
Revolution
Introduction
• Lecture on the history of the Alamo, its significance, and the events
leading to and following its siege.
• Key focus on the Texas Revolution and the broader implications for Texas
and the United States.
Mexican Revolution and Early Texas
• Mexico gained control of Texas after winning independence from Spain in
1821
• 1821: Mexican Revolution led to the creation of Coahuila Tejas, part of
which is now Texas.
• Mexico encouraged American settlement in Texas through liberal
immigration policies.
• The climate and soil of the land in Texas appealed to American settlers
who wanted to expand slavery there.
• 1824: Mexico’s first constitution celebrated by Texans for its focus on
individual rights.
Friction with Mexico
• American settlers in Texas developed friction with the Mexicans due to
their dislike of the Mexican support for Roman Catholicism and the
Mexican legal system.
• The greatest source of friction was the Mexican government’s
abolishment of slavery in 1829.
• In 1830, Mexico forbade the immigration of more Americans into Texas.
• Tensions rise as Santa Anna cracks down on the republics, including
Texas.
Texas Revolution
• October 1835: Battle of Gonzales marks the start of the Texas
History Lecture: The Alamo and the Texas
Revolution
Introduction
• Lecture on the history of the Alamo, its significance, and the events
leading to and following its siege.
• Key focus on the Texas Revolution and the broader implications for Texas
and the United States.
Mexican Revolution and Early Texas
• Mexico gained control of Texas after winning independence from Spain in
1821
• 1821: Mexican Revolution led to the creation of Coahuila Tejas, part of
which is now Texas.
• Mexico encouraged American settlement in Texas through liberal
immigration policies.
• The climate and soil of the land in Texas appealed to American settlers
who wanted to expand slavery there.
• 1824: Mexico’s first constitution celebrated by Texans for its focus on
individual rights.
Friction with Mexico
• American settlers in Texas developed friction with the Mexicans due to
their dislike of the Mexican support for Roman Catholicism and the
Mexican legal system.
• The greatest source of friction was the Mexican government’s
abolishment of slavery in 1829.
• In 1830, Mexico forbade the immigration of more Americans into Texas.
• Tensions rise as Santa Anna cracks down on the republics, including
Texas.
Texas Revolution
• October 1835: Battle of Gonzales marks the start of the Texas
