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Constitution of 1824
Who: The Mexican government and SFA helped write it What : After Mexico gained independence from Spain, they needed a written document that stated the rules of their country. The Mexican constitution was similar to the U.S.' with 3 branches of government, a half elected president, but the official religion was Catholicism. When :1824 Where: Mexico Why: Mexico had just gained independence from Spain & needed a constitution How: Each state had a representative to help write it -
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Causes of the texas revolution
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Fredonian Rebelion
Who:Mexican Government and Edwards brothers What:Haden Edwards tried making his own rules for empresario but when he was revoked, he started a republic of Fredonia which was taken into the hands of the militia. When:Apr 1, 1825-Jan 31, 1827 Where:Eastern Texas & Mexico Why:Haden wanted all the families who didn't have ownership he settled to pay him or move, so Mexico took away his grant. How:Haden got his real settlers to rally against Mexico including the Cherokee Indians, but they fled. -
Mier y Teran Report
Who:General Manuel de Mire y Teran What: He was sent to observe the natural resources, Indians, and American population of Texas. When: 1826-1829 Where: East Texas Why: Mexico's president, Guadalupe Victoria, was getting concerned about their control over Texas How: Manuel's group left with a military escort, scientist, artist, & cartographer. Because of natural problems, they were delayed, but they ended up giving a report saying how Mexico needs to do a better job of controlling Texas. -
Guerrero Decree
Who: President Vicente R. Guerrero What: A decree passed by President Vicente R. Guerrero abolishing slavery in Mexico that gave a check to Texans When: September 15, 1829 Where: Mexico & Texas Why: It would be a check on American immigrants to Texas who wanted for slavery to be allowed. How: It was to give the American immigrants a check, but it also in violation of the colonization laws, so it didn't effect Texans as much, but it was able to show the Texans that they aren't wanted. -
Law of April 6, 1830
Who: Anastacio Bustamante
What: The law didn't allow slaves into Mexico, and wanted to remove Empresario contracts. Also didn't allow immigration from the U.S..
When: April 6, 1830
Where: Mexico
Why: To stop immigration from the U.S., stop empresario contracts, and stop slaves in Mexico.
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Conflict at Anahuac
Who: Colonel Juan Davis Bradburn
What: Colonel Juan Davis Bradburn was sent to stop immigrants from the United States. There were many problems. Settlers created a rescue force and captured Bradburn and wanted to use him to exchange for their men he had arrested.
When: October 26, 1830
Where: Trinity River, on Galveston Bay. Turtle Bayou
Why: Juan Davis Bradburn was sent to stop immigrants from the U.S..
How: It was resolved when Bradburn's superior removed Bradburn and returned the prisoners. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Who: Commander John Davis Bradburn
What: The Texas Rebels sided with the Federalists. Santa Anna defeated President Bustamante and became president
When: June 12, 1932
Where: Turtle Bayou, Anahuac
Why: Texas rebels wanted to side with the Federalists.
How: They created the Turtle Bayou Resolution to side with the Federalists. -
Battle of Velasco
Who: Henry Smith
What: The first case of bloodshed between Mexico and Texas.
When: June 26, 1832
Where: Anahuac, Velasco
Why: Texas started it by attacking Fort Velasco .
How: Settlers fought Mexican's at Fort Velasco. -
Convention of 1832:
Who:55 delegates and SFA
What:To adopt resolutions for extension of tariff exemptions, modification of the Law of April 6, 1830, to permit more general immigration from the United States, donation of government lands for the maintenance of primary schools. And militias, committee of vigilance and separate statehood from Coahuila.
When:October 1- Oct. 6, 1832
Where:San Felipe de Austin
Why:To request new extensions and modifications.
How:They never took it to the government for various reasons. -
Convention of 1833:
Who- 56 delegates and Sam Houston
What-Repeal of the anti‐immigration section of the Law of April 6, 1830, asked for more adequate Indian defense, judicial reform, and improvement in mail service, sought tariff exemption, and passed resolutions prohibiting African slave traffic into Texas.
When-April 1, 1833
Where-San Felipe de Austin
Why-To add new requests to the other convention and actually bring it to the government.
How-SFA brought the case to the Mexican government and argued for it. -
SFA goes to Mexico City:
Who-Stephen F. Austin
What-To get the government to repeal the Law of April 6, 1830, and to promise important reforms in Texas local government.
When-July 1833
Where- Mexico City and Saltillo
Why- He was chosen to bring the argument to the government by the convention of 1833. He was arrested when heading home in Saltillo got released December 1834.
How-He was arrested under suspicion of trying to incite insurrection in Texas. He had no charges against him but was still held in multiple prisons. -
The Consultation
Who-SFA and his side. Mexico
What-a debate between the opposing factions that wanted to continue a diplomatic relations with Mexico, led by Stephen F. Austin and the side that wanted to immediately declare independence, led by William Wharton and Henry Smith.
When- November 1835
Where- San Felipe de Austin
Why- Texas wanted independence from Mexico.
How- It was delayed many times because of war so they established a provisional government.
