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Causes of the Texas Revolution

By EthNay
  • The Constitution of 1824

    The Constitution of 1824
    This constitution angered the Texan settlers because the Texan's had no say in the creation and what goes in it.
  • Fredonian Rebelion

    Fredonian Rebelion
    This happened because Haden Edwards, an empresario, forced people who could not prove that they owned land to leave or to repay him.
  • Meir y Teran Report

    Meir y Teran Report
    Meir y Teran was sent to observe the natural resources and to watch the native american. Instead he saw lots of anglo americans. He reported this to Mexico and the mexican government wanted to tighten control on Texas
  • Guerrero Decree

    Guerrero Decree
    The decree angered the Anglo Americans because they would no longer be allowed to have slaves.
  • Law of April 6, 1830

    Law of April 6, 1830
    This law angered the Texans because it banned slavery and intended to suspend empresario contracts.
  • Conflict at Anahuac

    Conflict at Anahuac
    Col. Juan Davis Bradburn captured Texan soldiers then the Texas army captured some of his soldiers and offered to trade. Bradburn never followed through. Later Bradburn's supervisor released the prisoners.
  • Turtle Bayou Resolutions

    Turtle Bayou Resolutions
    The Mexican government wanted to change the constitution of 1824, but the Texans did not like that
  • Battle of Velesco

    Battle of Velesco
    The battle of Velesco was the first case of bloodshed between Mexico and Texas.
  • The Convention of 1832

    The Convention of 1832
    At this convention Stephen F. Austin became president. Among the many things Texans wanted were certain tariff exemptions and modification of the Law of April 6, 1830
  • Convention of 1833

    Convention of 1833
    The Convention of 1833 was the day that Santa Anna took over Mexico.
  • SFA Goes to Mexico City

    SFA Goes to Mexico City
    SFA Went to mexico to present the petition to repeal the Law of April 6, but instead was arrested.
  • The Consulation

    The Consulation
    The Consultation served as a debate between the opposing factions that wanted to continue a diplomatic relationship between Mexico and the side that wanted to immediately declare
    independence.