The Treaties of Velasco established terms for the end of the war between Texas and Mexico in 1836. The public treaty stated that the war was over and Texas was independent, while Mexican forces would withdraw. The secret treaty provided for Santa Anna's release and his agreement to persuade Mexico to recognize Texas in exchange for his freedom. However, many Texans distrusted Santa Anna and wanted him imprisoned or executed. When he was released, Mexico refused to recognize the treaties, considering Texas still in rebellion.

1. Chapter 12: A New Nation Section 1: The Early Republic

2. Bellwork What are some problems the new Republic of Texas might have faced?

3. The Treaties of Velasco Mexican leaders did not recognize Texas independence Mexican troops still in Texas Santa Anna

4. The Treaties of Velasco In exchange for life, orders Mexican troops out of Texas Signs two treaties Antonio L ó pez de Santa Anna

5. The Treaties of Velasco Public Treaty Secret Treaty

6. The Treaties of Velasco Public Treaty War between Texas and Mexico was over and Texas was now independent Santa Anna would not take up arms against Texas All Mexican forces would withdraw to beyond the Rio Grande

7. The Treaties of Velasco Public Treaty: Prisoners would be exchanged Mexicans will return all captured property Texas would return Santa Anna to Mexico

8. The Treaties of Velasco Secret Treaty: Provided for Santa Anna’s immediate release Santa Anna would persuade Mexican leaders to recognize Texas independence Texas border will be the Rio Grande

9. The Treaties of Velasco Many Texans wanted to execute or imprison Santa Anna Santa Anna placed aboard Invincible Stopped by a force of volunteers

10. The Treaties of Velasco Burnet imprisons Santa Anna Released Mexico refuses to recognize treaty Texas considered in rebellion David G. Burnet

11. The Election of 1836 Texas Constitution required election of leaders Vote on whether to pursue annexation 1836 Republic of Texas Constitution

12. The Election of 1836 Annexation —the formal joining of one political region to another Many Texans wanted annexation of Texas to the United States

13. The Election of 1836 Stephen Austin Sam Houston Henry Smith

14. The Election of 1836 President Sam Houston Vice President Mirabeau B. Lamar

15. The Election of 1836 Approve constitution 30 Representatives 14 Senators Overwhelmingly approved annexation U.S. Flag in 1836: Texans desired American annexation of Texas

16. Treaties of Velasco Cause of Texans’ Response Cause of Mexican Response Response of Texans Response of Mexico