Treaty of Velasco

Treaty of Velasco

Texas becomes a country

Look at the picture. What do you think is happening?

Fill in the Blanks

_____ was surrendering to ____________.

Surrender of Santa Anna

Sam Houston was injured, which is why he is on the ground. However, Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston and was forced to sign the Treaty of Velasco.

Open Ended

Why do you think Santa Anna wanted a secret treaty instead of putting everything publicly?

Public Treaty Article 1

• Santa Anna promises not to fight Texas (or encourage others to fight Texas) to keep Texas as part of Mexico

Public Treaty Article 2

• Everybody STOP FIGHTING!

Public Treaty Article 3

• Mexico troops will leave Texas and cross the Rio Grande

Public Treaty Article 4

• Mexican Army won't steal the Texans' stuff as they leave

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT included in the treaty?

• The Mexican Army won't steal things as they leave.

• The Mexican army will fight the Texas army all the way to the border.

• Santa Anna PROMISES never to fight Texas again

• The Mexican army will retreat beyond the Rio Grand border