From Anglo Colonization to Texas Revolution: A Journey Westward
Anglo Colonization and the road to revolution led to the Texas Revolution as American settlers moved west, disregarding Spanish authority and sparking conflicts. Empresarios played a role in land distribution, while figures like Augustus Magee and Bernardo Gutierrez fought for Texas independence. Treaties such as the Adams-Onis Treaty marked changing borders and disputes, leading to the eventual establishment of colonies in Texas under Moses Austin's vision.
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Anglo Colonization & Road to Revolution Leading to Texas Revolution
Americans Move West After the U.S. gained its independence, many Anglo settlers wanted to move west Spain was worried about the number of Anglos so they offered land to those who would promise to become Catholics and pledge allegiance to Spain They did this through Empresarios Empresarios- people who made arrangements for other to settle in a place
Americans move West Many settlers came without Spanish Permission Filibusters- person who participates in rebellious activity in a foreign country Neutral Ground Agreement U.S. and Spain shared a border after the LA Purchase and border arguments occurred They made an agreement that a zone between the Sabine River and the Arroyo Hondo would be neutral.
Americans move West The Neutral zone created an area for lawless citizens The U.S. sent Augustus Magee to gain control After gaining control of the neutral zone Magee retired and joined Bernardo Gutierrez to try to fight for Texas independence from Spain Their forces won a few battles even after the deaths of Magee and Gutierrez. The rebels were defeated in 1813, but the idea of a free Texas began.
Adams-Onis Treaty The treaty started with Andrew Jackson s fighting Natives in Florida. Spain was upset with the U.S. but they made an agreement to give Florida to the U.S. and made the Sabine River the Texas border. Many U.S. settlers were upset the treaty affected them moving west Many settlers ignored this treaty.
Moses Austin Moses planned to start a colony in Texas with 300 settlers from the U.S. Spain feared people trying to take over and rejected his plan With help from the Baron de Bastrop Moses got his plan accepted. On his way back North, he became ill and was dying. He asked his son Stephen to take over his colonization.
Stephen F. Austin At 27 years old he took over his fathers vision for settling Texas. He chose the land between the Lavaca and San Jacinto rivers. This land was flat enough to be able to clear, but it received enough rainfall to raise crops. As an educated man, S.F.A. made many decisions that helped the colony succeed.
Stephen F. Austin Once the land was chosen, Austin started to recruit settlers to come to Texas. He started by recruiting settlers from New Orleans He knew that he must recruit workers who would work hard and be willing to convert to Catholicism.
Stephen F. Austin Austin faced his biggest challenge in 1822. With Mexico now in control of Texas, SFA had to get his colony approved by Mexico Austin learned to speak Spanish and became friendly with the Mexican officials. His colony was approved under the new laws of 1823 and 1824. He also made colonists free from taxes.
Stephen F. Austin Austin s leadership made it possible for the colonies to be successful. His settlement, at the west bank of the Brazos River was called San Felipe de Austin. Because of his leadership many people started to call him the Father of Texas.
Other Empresarios Green DeWitt is known as the second most important empresario. His capital was based in Gonzales, and had about 170 families. Martin de Leon was another important empresario. He settled near the coast and founded the city of Victoria in 1824 with 200 Mexican families.
Gone To Texas G.T.T. Empresarios made it easy to move to Texas G.T.T. was seen on many abandoned cabins Land could be purchased for 12.5 cents an acre Many people moved to Texas from other countries as well Germans, Irish, Polish, Mexican, and Africans moved to Texas
Gone to Texas G.T.T. Many Africans moved to Texas as well. Slavery was outlawed in Mexico in 1829 This law was ignored by many Americans Settlers had many challenges Disease Not enough doctors Conflict with natives Tension with Mexican government
Reasons for Colonization in Texas Spanish- To protect their territory they had claimed with the conquistadors using missions. Anglos- Cheap land, a new start, escape debt and to leave a crowded US. Mexicans- Increase population.
