What Were The Trems Of The Treaty Of Velascom(p.256-257) Flashcards
What were the terms of the treaty of velasco
- War between Mexico & Texas was officially ended, & Texas was declared independent 2. Santa Anna would not take up arms against Texas 3. All Mexican forces would withdraw beyond the Rio Grande 4. Prisoners would be exchanged 5. The Mexicans would return all captured property 6. Texas leaders would promptly return Santa Anna to Mexico
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List several issues and events that took place under Sam Houston’s presidency.
The capital is moved to Houston, the empresario system is reestablished, tried to balance the budget, made peace with the Indians, replaced the army with the Texas Rangers
What role did Stephen F. Austin play in the new Republic? What happened to him?
Served as secretary of state for Texas. On December 27, 1836, Austin develops pneumonia and dies at the age of 43. Houston orders 30 days of mourning to honor the “Father of Texas
Describe the first election in the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston is the first elected president. Texans ratify the constitution of 1836, and vote to pursue U.S. annexation
Explain the role of the Texas Rangers during the Republic and during the Mexican-American war
Defense force that tried to keep the peace along the Texas frontier after Houston put most of the army on leave, Colonel Jack “Coffee” Hays was a famous Texas Ranger, Mexican citizens along the Rio Grande river referred to them as “los diablos Tejanos” for their vicious attacks on Mexican villages
Describe the events surrounding the Cordova Rebellio
An uprising around Nacogdoches that consisted of Tejanos & Cherokee that opposed the Republic of Texas. Texans found that Mexican agents had been behind the uprising
What role did Chief Bowles play during the Republic of Texas
A Cherokee leader and friend to Houston, who tried to establish peace between the Cherokee and Texans. He was killed at the Battle of the Neches under Lamar’s administration
List several issues and events that took place under Marabeau B. Lamar’s presidency
Santa Fe Expedition (ended in failure), printed paper money called redbacks that became worthless, passed the homestead law, increased size of army and navy, waged war on Indians (battle of plum creek), moved the capital to Austin
Describe the events of the Council House Fight and what that meant between Texans & the Comanche
Conflict between the Comanche and Texans over captives that left many Comanche dead. This conflict destroyed any chance of peace between the two
Analyze this quote by Mirabeau B. Lamar - “The white man and the [American Indian] cannot dwell in harmony together. Nature forbids it….I experience no difficulty in deciding on the proper policy to be pursued towards them.” In your own words, what is Lamar saying
That Indians and Texans cannot live together under any circumstances
Who is Jose Antonio Navarro
He was a signor of the Texas declaration of independence, served in congress of the Republic, was captured on the Santa Fe expedition (later released)
Describe the Santa Fe expedition and what Lamar hoped to gain from it
Expedition to capture Santa Fe and the valuable mining/trade route. Ended with the capture of Texan forces including Jose Antonio Navarro. Mirabeau B. Lamar hoped to expand the Republic of Texas and have access to Santa Fe’s valuable trade route
Who is Edwin W. Moore
Commander in chief of the Republic of Texas navy. He patrolled the Yucatan coast to protect it from a Mexican naval blockade
Explain the concept of Manifest Destiny and how it helped convince the U.S. to annex Texas
The idea by the United States that by “divine guidance” they are meant to expand across North America. In order for Manifest Destiny to happen, the U.S. must annex Texas because it is in the way.
What was the Texas Admission Act and when was it signe
Document signed on December 29, 1845 that made Texas the 28th state of the United States
List the reasons Texans wanted to become part of the United States
U.S. would provide military protection from Mexico & Indians, established postal service, a sound/stable monetary (money) system, strong business ties
Who is James Pinckney Henderson
He is the first state governor of Texas. Took a leave of absence to fight in the Mexican-American war
Explain the Cause and Effect of the Mexican-American War
Border dispute between Texas/U.S. and Mexico leads to the Mexican-American war which leads to the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo in which the border to Texas officially becomes the Rio Grande river
On May 13 1846, the United States congress declares what? Why?
War with Mexico because Mexico attacked U.S. soldiers on what the US considers American soil
Who is Zachary Taylor? List the battles he fought in during the Mexican-American war
He defeated Mexican forces on May 8 & 9 at the battles of Palo Alto & Resaca de la Palma. Also had victories at Monterrey and Buena Vista.
What role did Mirabeau B. Lamar play during the Mexican-American war
Former Texas president who volunteered to fight in the war
What were the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Mexico recognized the annexation of Texas 2. Mexico recognizes the border of Texas at the Rio Grande river
- U.S. agrees to cover 3.25 million in claims U.S. citizens have against Mexico
- Mexico agreed to cede 529,000 square miles of its northern territory for $15 million
- Mexicans living in the region will be granted all rights of U.S. citizenship
After the Mexican War, Texas’s population increased to what in 1850? 1860
1850 – 212,592 1860 – 604,215
