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Causes of the Texas Revolution
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Constitution of 1824
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 resembled the US Constitution, except there were a few major differences. These include the forced religion, the poor leadership, the fact that the Anglo Americans weren't represented, and the unstable government. -
Fredonian Rebellion
The relationship between the Texas residents and the Mexican government lost trust due to the Fredonian Rebellion. This happened because the Mexican government made the Texas residents pay more than what the government required them to pay. The loyal residents were offended and disappointed in the Mexican government's decisions. -
Mier y Teran Report
The purpose of the Mier y Teran's expedition was to observe natural resources, discover the number and attitudes of the Americans living there, and determine the US/Mexican boundary between the Sabine and Red Rivers. He saw the increase of Americans in Texas and wanted to make the report so Mexico could keep control of Texas. -
Guerrero Decree
The Guerrero Decree, banned slavery. That would act as a "check" on US immigration, because US immigrants would be hesitant to come to Texas due to the fact that they support slavery. -
Law of April 6, 1830
The Law of April 6, 1830 was designed to stop the flood of US immigrants into Texas. This law was created due to the Mier y Teran Report. The law wasn't heavily enforced because Stephen F. Austin was able to bend the rules of the law. -
Conflict at Anahuac
Juan Davis Bradburn's attempts to start a town at the mouth of the Trinity River and the illegal arrest of local Anglo Americans started this conflict. War was inevitable at this point because the Anglo Americans and Mexicans were having continuous disagreements. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
During the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, the Texans were supporting the Constitution of 1824. They supported this document because Bradburn violated the Constitution of 1824 when he arrested the two Anglo Americans. -
Battle of Velasco
The Battle of Velasco was significant because it was the first case of bloodshed between Texas and Mexico. The Mexicans surrendered out of this fight after they ran out of ammunition and returned to Mexico. -
Convention of 1832
The outcomes of the Convention of 1832 were that they revised various taxes and laws. They also established a plan for safety if any colony were to be attacked. Throughout this whole meeting, the Texans wanted separate statehood from Coahuila. -
Stephen F. Austin Goes to Mexico City
The purpose of Stephen F. Austin's trip to Mexico City was to deliver the petitions from the Convention of 1833 to Mexico City for approval. The outcome of this trip was that Stephen F. Austin persuaded President Santa Anna to repeal the Law of April 6, 1830 and promise reforms in the Texas local government. As Stephen F. Austin was heading home, he was arrested for suspicion of treason. -
Convention of 1833
The Convention of 1833 was held very soon after the Convention of 1832 because Mexico had a new leader. This convention was different than the previous one because they showed their ideas to the Mexican government for approval. -
The Consultation
The Consultation was held in San Felipe from late October to early November of 1835. The opinions being debated include:
-The opinion to continue diplomatic relations with Mexico (led by Stephen F. Austin).
-The opinion to immediately declare independence from Mexico (led by William Wharton and Henry Smith).
