Question

Why did texans decide to declare independence in 1836? document d benjamin lundy

Answer 1

Texans declared independence in 1836 due to political disenfranchisement after Santa Anna's centralization of power, economic restrictions, and social tensions, leading to the establishment of the Lone Star Republic, which permitted slavery and aligned with U.S. expansionist interests.

Step-by-step explanation:

Texans decided to declare independence in 1836 due to a combination of political, economic, and social factors. After General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna dismissed the Mexican Congress and abolished state governments, including Coahuila and Texas, a sense of political disenfranchisement grew among the settlers. The imposition of customs duties, suppression of land titles, and restriction of commerce led to increasing tensions. Events such as the Anahuac disturbances and the battle of Gonzales amplified the discontent, culminating in the Consultation of 1835, where Texans expressed their desire for a return to constitutional governance. The final straw came when the delegates met in March 1836, declaring independence and establishing a constitution that allowed for slavery, an American-style judicial system, and an elected president and legislature. The Lone Star Republic was born out of aspirations for liberal reforms, economic benefits, and ultimately the goal to join the United States, aligning with the expansionist dreams of many American settlers in Texas.

Answer 2

• United Streaming Video Segment: 1835-1836 Revolution in Texas (a segment of The Mexican War):
• Copies of Texas Independence Documents A-D
• Copies of Texas Independence Graphic Organizer
Instructions:
1. Do Now: Watch United Streaming video segment: 1835- 1836 Revolution in Texas (a segment of The Mexican War):
Why did Texans declare independence from Mexico in 1836? Mini-lecture - chronology of Texas Independence:
• Mexican Independence—1821.
• Immigration of Anglos into territory—throughout 1820s, 1830s.
o Anglos in Mexico agree to follow Mexican Constitution of 1824.
• Mexico outlawed slavery in 1829.
• Santa Anna took over—1833—overthrew the Constitution of 1824 and
instituted some major changes.
• War in Texas began as a Civil War between Federalists (Mexicans and
Americans who wanted the Constitution back) and Santa Anna.
• But then Texans declared independence—1836—they didn’t just want the
Constitution of 1824, they wanted to be their own country.
o Ultimately, Texans won and Texas became its own country.
• 1845, the U.S. annexed Texas and it became the 28th state.
o This caused major problems with Mexico and started the Mexican-
American war. The U.S. won that war and annexed a huge swath of land.
2. In groups, read Texas Independence Documents A-D, and complete the graphic organizer. We will discuss as a class.
3. Discussionquestions:
• Why did Texans declare independence? Were Texans justified in
declaring independence? Were these honorable men, fighting for freedom,
or greedy slaveholders?
• Once Texas declares and wins its independence, is the U.S. free to annex
it? Why would Mexico object to the American annexation of Texas?
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