The Lone Star Republic Texas

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What do you think about immigration from Mexico?
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The Lone Star Republic(Texas)
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Whats Going on with U.S. Territory?

• U.S. had a LOT more territoryso what about
  slavery?

Missouri Compromise 1820
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Background of Texas

• Part of Mexico (which gained independence from
  Spain in 1821).
• Encouraged Americans to move there.
• U.S. govt kept trying to buy TexasMexican govt
  got annoyed.
• Americans began culturally taking over
  Texasincluding bringing slavery.

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Slavery Issue in Texas

• Mexico didnt want slaveryU.S. Southerners did.
• U.S. Southerners were dominating the population.
• Mexican govt tried to prevent Americans from
  having slaves in their country.
• All of a suddenthe people of Texas want to be
  independent from Mexico (mostly Americans).
• The main issue behind Texas independence
  slavery!!!

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Davy Crockett

• Known as an All-American hero.
• Pro He opposed Jacksons Indian Removal Policy
• Con He fought for slavery at the Alamo

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Remember the Alamo!

• Lots of Americans died at the Alamo.
• Americans were upset by this and won the next
  battle and the war.
• The Lone Star Republic is formed. (slavery
  allowed)
• Within a decade, Texas is admitted as a state in
  the U.S. (slavery allowed)
• President Polk (slave holder) allowed this to
  happen, thus creating an imbalance of slave
  states in the U.S.

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Hispanic Population by County (2000)
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Questions

• What role did slavery play in the Texas
  Revolution?
• What was the economic impact of Mexico losing
  Texas back then?
• What were the economic and social consequences
  (i.e. slavery) of the U.S. gaining Texas back
  then?
• What has been the economic impact of the U.S.
  gaining Texas since the revolution? (through
  today)
• Do you think most Americans know about the
  revolution? Do you think it would affect their
  views on Mexican immigration? Should it? Why or
  why not?