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Constitution of 1824
Something in the constitution that would anger Texas resident was the unstable government, poor leadership, and the fact that the people never got to vote. Constitutional government in Texas began with the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824, which was similar to the United States Constitution but resembled more the Spanish Constitution of 1812. -
The Consultation
Stephen F. Austin wanted to continue a diplomatic relationship with Mexico while William Wharton and Henry Smith wanted to immidiatley declare independence -
Fredonian Rebellion
The Fredonian Rebellion was a dispute between the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers, Haden and Benjamin. Haden Edwards had his land stripped from him by Mexico and wasn't happy about it so he took the land and made it his own and called it ¨Republic of Fredonia¨. -
Mier Teran Report
In 1827 President Guadalupe Victoria named General Manuel de Mier y Terán to lead a scientific and boundary expedition into Texas. Their job was to observe the natural resources and the Indians, to discover the number and attitudes of the Americans living there, and to determine the United States‐Mexico boundary between the Sabine and the Red rivers. -
The Guerrero Decree
Outlawing slavery was a "check" on American immigration because it would break the colonization laws, which guarenteed the settlers security for their people and property. -
Law of April 6th, 1830
This law was heavily enforced and led to many disputes throughout the history of battles and revolutions. -
Conflict at Anahuac
Things that led to this is that there were many problems with ship captains refusing to pay tariffs. But the primary issue started when Anglo settlers, William B. Travis and Patrick Jack, were arrested. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
The thing that the Texans were protecting was the Constitution of 1824 because it was violating the four resolutions -
Battle of Velasco
This battle is significant because it was the first case of bloodshed between Texas and Mexico. -
Convention of 1832
The outcome of this meeting was bad because the tejano settlement of San Antonio Victoria made it seem like the colonists from the U.S. were unsatisfied. Texas requested separate statehood from Cahulia. -
Convention of 1833
This meeting was held so soon after the Convention of 1832 because they were talking about what Texas had requested previously. It was a different meeting because they were talking about granting Texas' request. -
SFA Goes to Mexico City
His purpose in going to Mexico City in the first place was to deliver the petitions to Mexico City and argue for their approval. Santa Anna would not approve and Austin was arrested at Saltitlo under suspicion of trying to incite insurrection in Texas, and taken back to Mexico City.
