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In 1826, Haden Edwards tried to make the ¨Old Settlers pay fees for land. Mexican government revoked his contract. He declared The Republic of Freedonia. Short-lived out, started Mexican concern of anglos in Texas rebelling.
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In 1829, General Meir Y Teran was sent to inspect Texas settlements of Anglo-American, he said ¨Send more troops, Encourage settlers to come, and Strengthen trades.
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The result of Mier Y Teran report, Outlawed immigration from the U.S, Encourage Mexican and European colonists, Tax goods from the U.S, New forts and more soldiers, No Americans living near the Texas/U.S border, No more slavery. Law mostly impacted Americans living in Texas.
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1832 Texans supported Santa Anna because they believed he would support the Constitution of 1824
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Texans call a meeting to create a list of changes they want. SFA is named the president of the meeting. All settlements are represented except San Antonio. The most important change they wanted was to be a separate state. Never sent because they wanted the support of the Tejanos. Another meeting in 1833 Sam Houston was named the president of the meeting. The Tejanos agreed to the list of demands and SFA takes the list to Mexico City.
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Bradburns arrests Travis for protesting the soldiers and Taxes and Bradburn treatment. When other Texans come to his aid they end up writing The Turtle Bayou Resolutions to explain why they attacked Anahuac and pledge loyalty to Santa Anna.
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After waiting months to meet with Santa Anna SFA sends a letter to Texas telling them to start organizing a state government. Santa Anna finally meets with SFA and he agrees to some of the demands but not be their own state. He heads home but is arrested after his letter was intercepted. They believe he was trying to go against government. When he returns home he says they have no choice but to fight because Santa Anna had become a dictator.
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Cos is sent to Texas with more troops. Travis is arrested for protesting this. A meeting is called to discuss war.
