Causes of the Revolution

  • Fredonian Rebellion

    Fredonian Rebellion
    Haden Edwards tried to make ¨old settlers¨ pay fees for land. The rebellion was short-lived but started concerning Mexicans of Anglo-Americans.
  • Meir Y Teran Report

    Meir Y Teran Report
    Meir Y Teran went to investigate Texas. He found that more settlers were from the U.S. instead of Mexico, and they were trading more with the U.S. too.
  • Decree of April 6, 1830

    Decree of April 6, 1830
    Outlawed immigration from the U.S. to Texas, and when Texians traded with the U.S., they had to pay extra fees. Also, no more slaves could come in to Texas from the U.S.
  • Election of Santa Anna

    Election of Santa Anna
    Texas supported Santa Anna because they believed he would support the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
  • Anahuac and the Turtle Bayou Resolution

    Anahuac and the Turtle Bayou Resolution
    Bradburn arrests Travis for protesting so other Americans write the Turtle Bayou Resolution to explain why they attacked Anahuac. The Turtle Bayou Resolution was the result of the events of Anahuac.
  • The Convention of 1832

    The Convention of 1832
    Steven F. Austin was in charge of the meeting. The colonists made a list of changes they wanted to see in Texas. They wanted Texas to become its own state and they wanted to have slavery in Texas too. Also, they wanted to allow immigration from the U.S. to Texas again.
  • The Convention of 1833

    The Convention of 1833
    Steven F. Austin was in charge of the meeting. The colonists made a list of changes they wanted to see in Texas. They wanted Texas to become its own state and they wanted to have slavery in Texas too. Also, they wanted to allow immigration from the U.S. to Texas again.
  • Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

    Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
    After waiting months to meet with Santa Anna, Stephen F. Austin sent a letter. They refused to allow Texas to become its own state but they met their other requests. After Santa Anna received the letter, he took it offensive and threw Stephen F. Austin in jail. There was no choice but war!
  • The Consultation

    The Consultation
    Settlers were arrested for protesting the laws, so Texians protested more to let them out.