HIST 226 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Santa Fe Trails, Pastry War, Council House Fight
8 Oct 2016
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Before houston could go into office, republic of texas is already in million in debt. Sam houston relies on annexation to the u. s. Huston feels this is an insult to his honor. Huston goes to washington to convince congress of invasion. Huston returns and finds he has no army. 1836- treaty between the texas commissioners and cherokees. Gains support for rebellion by some officials and cherokees. Houston creates proclamation that bans unlawful assembly and carrying of arms. Cordova issues a counter proclamation saying his group has been stripped of their rights and they"d die defending them. 33 charged with treason, only 1 found guilty. Chief bowles denies all charges against his people. Sent by huston to washington to meet president jackson and negotiate annexation. Reports against annexation and recognition of the republic of texas. Lamar wants texas to become a great nation/empire. Debt increases from million to million.
