Battle of Medina

Open Ended

Imagine you live in Texas in 1813. Spain controls the area, but some people want independence or to join with the United States.
You must choose:
1️⃣ Stay loyal to Spain (because it feels safer and more stable)
2️⃣ Join the rebels fighting for independence (freedom, but risky)

Question: Which side would you choose and why?

Multiple Choice

Why was Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara significant in the fight against Spain?

• He was a Spanish general

• He sought help from the United States

• He was a follower of Augustus Magee

• He led the Spanish army

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?

• Texas was claimed up to San Antonio

• The Spanish army was defeated at Medina

• The Republican Army of the North was formed

• Texas gained independence

Open Ended

Explain how the collaboration between Gutierrez and Magee influenced the course of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition.

Effect on Texas

● Mexico owned Texas
● Not many Mexicans lived there
○ Thought it was dangerous indian
territory
● Mexico was worried that the US
wanted to take Texas