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Causes of the Texas Revolution

  • Constitution of 1824

    Constitution of 1824
    Mexico created a constitution based on the United States'.It banned slavery, required Catholic faith, and senators voted for president.
  • The Fredonian Rebellion

    The Fredonian Rebellion
    A conflict about land between Mexican government and the Edwards Brothers caused them to ally with the Indians but they ran.
  • Mier y Teran Report

    Mier y Teran Report
    General Manuel Teran lead a boundary+expedition.They had to count the Americans living there.The US Mexico border was made.
  • Guerrero Decree

    Guerrero Decree
    The Guerrero Decree banned slavery in Mexico,issued by President Guerrero.It was breaking colonization laws,so the Texans ignored it.
  • Law of April 6,1830

    Law of April 6,1830
    This stopped more immigration. SFA got Mexico to limit some parts, but he and lots of other Americans began to mistrust Mexico.
  • Conflict at Anahuac

    Conflict at Anahuac
    Anglos tried to trade for captured Anglos, but Mexico lied and broke their word, but Col. Piedras finally agreed to trade in the men.
  • Turtle Bayou Resolutions

    Turtle Bayou Resolutions
    John Bradburn haters liked the federalists,so they made a resolution telling Texans to fight with Santa Anna and his soldiers.
  • Battle of Velasco

    Battle of Velasco
    The Mexicans wanted to prevent the passage of a cannon that would be used against them. Texas won this first act of bloodshed.
  • Convention of 1832

    Convention of 1832
    At San Felipe de Austin,they made a plan for a militia,anti- tarriffs ,changing the law of April 1830, and land for private schools.
  • Convention of 1833

    Convention of 1833
    They wanted more immigration, Coahuila and Texas splitting, judicial reform, mail service improvement, and Indian defense.
  • SFA goes to Mexico City

    SFA goes to Mexico City
    SFA was arrested for treason when trying to get approval for petitions from Mexico City.He was released but not allowed to leave.
  • The Consulstion

    The Consulstion
    Served as a debate between those who wanted to continue diplomatic relations with Mexico and those who wanted immediate independence.