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Constitution of 1824
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 Consti‐ tution of 1812. -
Fredonian Rebellion
A conflict between a land owner and the Mexican about weather or not the owner should be allowed to charge people for staying there. -
Meir y Teran Report
In 1827 President Guadalupe Victoria named General Manuel de Mier y Terán to lead a scientific and boundary expedition into Texas. -
Guerrero Decree
Guerrero Decree abolished slavery in Mexico. It is unknown what his purpose was. -
Law of April 6, 1830
The Law of April 6, 1830 was designed to stop the flood of immi‐ gration from the United States to Texas, which came as a result of the warning Mier y Terán Report. -
Conflict at Anahuac
Settlers had an organization to save about 200 people and attacked Anahuac. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
On June 12, 1832, settlers opposed to the rule of Mexican com‐ mander John Davis Bradburn fled from Anahuac north to the crossing on Turtle Bayou. -
Battle of Velasco
Settlers tried to retreive a cannon to use in the Battle at Anahuac but the Mexicans tried to stop the boat housing it. The Battle of Velasco took place because of this. -
Convection of 1832
The Convention of 1832 was held at San Felipe de Austin after the Anahuac Disturbances, the Battle of Velasco, and the Turtle Bayou Resolutions. -
SFA goes to Mexico City
The Convention of 1833 elected Austin to deliver the petitions to Mexico City and argue for their approval. -
Convention of 1833
A group of people got together to attempt to abolish the anti-immigration law via petition. -
The Consultation
A debate between two group on weather or not to keep good relations with Mexico, or for Texas to go to war and become an independent country. Fighting for independence was eventually chosen.
