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Constitution of 1824
The Constitution of 1824 was similar to the U.S constitution.
The three branches of government were like the branches of in the U.S. One of the differences was that their official religion was Catholic. Stephen F. Austin conferred with the Mexican leaders who framed the Constitution of 1824. They never submitted a vote of the people for ratification. Also, due to the unstable government and poor leadership, this document was never enforced. -
Fredonian Rebelion
This was a dispute between the Mexican government and the Edwards Brothers. H. Edwards received a grant on April 14, 1825. It had told him that he could settle only 800 families Nacogdoches, east Texas. He was to uphold grants certified by the Mexican government. Eventually Mexico canceled his contract. H. Edwards allied with the Cherokee Indians and declared "Republic of the Fredonian". He tried to draft Anglo settlers from different colonies around Texas. He failed. -
Mier y Teran report
in 1827, President Guadalupe Victoria named Mier y Teran to lead an expedition through Texas. They were told to observe the Indians and natural resources. The commission left November (day unknown), 1827. The general stayed in east Texas until January (day unknown), 1829. He suggested that a Garrison should surround the settlements. -
Guerrero Decree
The Guerrero Decree abolished slavery throughout Mexico. It's unclear why Guerrero issued the law, but some think he intended it as a check on American immigration. It reached Texas on October 16, 1829, but was withheld by the chief, because it was a violation of the colonization laws. December 2, the Mexican Government told the Texas governor that nothing would change. Even though the decree never was followed in Texas, it convinced many of the Texas colonists that their interests were unsafe. -
Law of April 6, 1830
The Law of April 6, 1830 was supposed to stop all the immigrants coming from the U.S. to Texas. The law forbade the further introduction of slaves into Mexico.Texas colonists did not like the law and Stephen F. Austin protested the law to Mexican officials and President Anastasio Bustamante. Austin was able to convince the Mexican government to limit some parts of the law, but he began to distrust the Mexican government. Enforcement of this law resulted many difficulties. -
Battle of Velasco
The battle took place on June 6th, 1832. It was the first bloodshed relationship between Mexico and Texas. Henry Smith and John Austin had left to retrieve a canon to use against the Mexican army. The Texans had around 150 troops on their hands while the Mexicans had around 200. Despite their numbers, Texas forced Mexico to surrender. Col. Bradburn had been removed from command. -
Conflict at Anahuac
October 26, 1830, Col. Juan Davis Bradburn got to the Trinity River on Galveston Bay, ordered to create a town. He prevented immigration. Settlers made a rescue force, who got to Turtle Bayou, 6 miles north of Anahuac, June 9, 1832. They captured Bradburn's men and kept them, hoping to trade for men Bradburn arrested. After a day they agreed, but Bradburn kept the prisoners. It was resolved when Col. José arrived from Nacogdoches, removed Bradburn and turned over the Anglo‐American prisoners. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
June 12, 1832, settlers didn't want Mexican commander John Davis Bradburn. The Texas rebels sided with Santa Anna. They explained that they are fighting for the Civil War. The four resolutions condemned violations of the 1824 constitution. They urged all Texans to support the patriots fighting under Santa Anna, who was struggling to defeat President Bustamante. -
The Convention of 1832
This was held at the San Felipe de Austin. This event took place after the Anahuac Conflicts, Battle of Velasco and Turtle Bayou Resolutions. 55 delegates elected Stephen F. Austin as president, they met from October 1 through October 6, 1832. The convention adopted the extension tariff exemptions, modifications of the law of 1826 and more. The resolutions were never presented to the Mexican government. -
Convention of 1833
The Convention of 1833 was at San Felipe on April 1, the day that Santa Anna took control over Mexico. Approximately 56 delegates were there, including a new delegate from Nacogdoches, Sam Houston. Delegates stated that they wanted to split Coahuila and Texas. Juan Erasmo Seguín, Dr. James B. Miller, and Austin were chosen to present the petitions to the government, but Seguín and Miller couldn't go, so Austin had to go to Mexico alone. The convention adjourned on April 13. -
SFA goes to Mexico City
The convention of 1833 elected Austin to deliver the petitions to Mexico City, To argue for their approval. He eventually persuaded the government to repel the law of April 6, 1830. Austin was arrested in Saltillo in January accused of trying to insight insurrection in Texas. He was released in December, 1834. Yet he was still not allowed to leave Mexico City. -
The consultation
This was held in the San Felipe in early November of 1835. This was a debate between whether or not they wanted to continue diplomatic relations with Mexico. Some were unable to attend this meeting due to fighting going on in other parts of Texas. On November 7, the consultation established a provisional government upon the principles of the constitution of 1824. Sam Houston was named commander of the army.
