Transcript Reviewing the Annexation of Texas

The story of how Texas joined
the United States- Part 1
Objectives for the Day
• Know what parts of the Mexican Constitution
of 1824 angered the Texans.
• Explain the events that lead the Texans to
victory in the Texas Revolution.
• Explain the effects of the Texas Revolution.
Do Now: The Texas Revolution
• Mexican policies (Mexican Constitution of 1824)
angered the Texans. Why were the Texans
angered?
Directions: Write a paragraph or draw an illustration
that explains why the Texans decided to rebel
against the Mexican Government.
* Complete the assignment on separate sheet of
paper.
Word Bank: Catholicism, Slavery, Prevention of
immigration into Texas, Turtle Bayou Resolutions.
* You will have 10 minutes to complete this task.
Recap:
• As a class we will review the following:
*Scholars will think, pair, share by reading or
explaining their drawing to their partner.
*Ask one scholar to explain their illustration.
• Ask one scholar to share their response with the
class.
* Scholars will pass down their papers following the
return papers procedure.
Summary of why the Texans Rebelled
against the Mexican Government
• The Texans were angered by the Mexican Constitution of
1824; because it forced Texans to convert to Catholicism, it
prevented immigrants (their relatives in the United States)
from moving into Texas, and most importantly it forbade
the institution of slavery.
• Read this over and over for 1minute and then see if you can
memorize it with a partner by practicing it for 2 more
minutes.
• Teacher will be looking at your do now and then will return
the paper with a check for the grade.
• If you do not receive a check for the grade then you will
have to redo during the independent practice portion of
the assignment.
Guided/ Independent practice
• Now rewrite the summary on why the Texans decided
to rebel against the Mexican government for the next
two minutes on the paper that was returned to you.
• Guided Practice: Strategy- Listing as a class:
- Create a list of events that lead to a Texan victory
in the Texas Revolution. (5min)
- Write each reason into a complete sentence. (10 min)
- Sentence stem: The ______________ help lead to
Texan Independence because…. (this is where you will
add your own analysis in your own words why this
event was significant to Texan Independence).
Independent practice: Summary of
why the Texans won:
• The Texans were able to defeat the Mexican Army
because the concept of Manifest destiny inspired
more Anglo settlers (Americans) to move into
Texas, the defeat at the Alamo inspired a stronger
commitment from Texans, and the surprise attack
at San Jacinto lead to the capture of Santa Anna
in the final battle of the Texas Revolution.
• Read to remember for 1min, Practice for two
minutes with a partner.
CFU Questions
1) Explain why the Texans were victorious in the
Texas Revolution.
-Hint: Rewrite your own version of
the summary.
2) In the _______Santa Anna was captured.
3) The __________inspired more people to fight
in the Texas Revolution against the Mexican
government.
Effects of
Texas Revolution
• Created their own state constitution at the
convention of 1836 which…
• Allowed slavery,
• Did not prohibit immigration
• Protected individual rights.
• Economic effects: The Texas economy was ruined
because the government was in debt.
• Exit ticket: Summarize the effects of the Texas
revolution.
Homework
• Explain the reasons Texans decided to join the United States and
describe the effects of Annexation on Texas.
• Directions: You are to write a 1 page response to this question:
Your goals for this paper:
1) Type 12 pt. font (Times New Roman) so that you can make
corrections more easily. Submit electronically to save on paper.
2) Write a clear and concise thesis.
3) Have separate paragraphs.
4) Edit and revise at least once.
5) Have at least one direct quote (from an acceptable resource).
Remember how to cite this in your paper
6) Have a conclusion.
The annexation of Texas (Part II)
Objectives:
1) Explain the specific events that lead to the
Annexation of Texas.
2) The annexation impacted various groups of
people.
The Texas Rangers
1836- The Republic of Texas
• In 1836 Texas became an independent country after
the Texas Revolution.
Problems of The Texas Republic
• The decision to join the United States was caused because of the
Republic of Texas’s inability to solve the problems in the young
government.
• The Republic of Texas faced many problems which eventually led to
the annexation of Texas.
1) In debt because of the Texas Revolution.
2) Their currency was losing value because many people did not
believe that the government could pay them back their money.
3) Mexico did not recognize them as a country.
Annexation as a solution to Texas’
problems
• Texas became part of the United States in a
process called annexation.
• Most Texans favored annexation because most
were from the United States.
• The U.S. agreed to pay Texas’ debt which was
over 1 million dollars.
• The U.S. would be able to provide military
support in case of an attack by the Mexican
government.
Effects of the Annexation of Texas
• Relationships between the Texan settlers and
the Native Americans worsened as more
Anglo- Americans moved into Texas.
• The annexation of Texas solidified the idea
that as the United States expanded, that
slavery would expand westward as well.
Guided Practice: Critical Thinking
Questions
• Critical thinking questions:
• 1) How did annexation help Texans?
• 2) In what ways did annexation have a
negative impact on the Native Americans?
*Remember to use your cards in this discussion*
Independent Practice:
• Complete the following left-brain activities on the
annexation of Texas in your notebook.
• Perspective Pieces:
• Draw a picture that represents a northerner or
Union Member (Republican).
• Draw another picture (facing the Union member)
of a Southern Democrat
• This page will basically look like a poster in which
you explain how each side felt about the
annexation of Texas.
Homework
• 1) Write a paragraph that explains why northerners (Union)
opposed the annexation of Texas and 2) Write another paragraph
that explains why southerners supported the annexation of Texas.
3) Write a third paragraph in which you explain why you agree and
disagree with each perspective.
•
• Directions:
• Type 12 pt. font (Times New Roman) so that you can make
corrections more easily. Submit electronically to save on paper.
• Write a clear and concise thesis.
• Edit and revise at least once.
• Have at least one direct quote (from an acceptable resource).
Remember how to cite this in your paper
• Have a concluding sentence.
Exit ticket:
• Explain what events/ motivations led to the
annexation of Texas and describe how those
events impacted the lives of Texans and Native
Americans.
• You will turn this in as you exit the classroom.