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Mexico gains independance from Spain
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The Mexican Constituion was
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Responses to Mier Y Teran’s observations:
1. Immigration to Texas canceled
2. Taxes collected
3. Troops sent to Texas -
Convention held in San Felipe when representatives met to discuss issues; they appointed SFA as their leader.
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Captain Bradburn abuses his power and imprisons two men here. People begin to think of opposing Bradburn. Captain Juan Davis Bradburn – A man born in the U.S. who became a Mexican citizen and Mexican army Captain. He pushed the settlers around.
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Texan representatives asked for: 1. better mail service 2. better defense against natives 3. reform of courts and 4. right to use English in business and law. Also wrote a constitution for Texas.
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Santa Anna – The leader of the Federalists in the Mexican Government. Settlers pledged their loyalty to him until he declared himself dictator.
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Santa Anna eliminates the Mexican Legislature, the govermental body that makes laws.
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"Come and Take It"
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A meeting at San Felipe in which representatives from all Texas towns decided on Texas’ future: War or Peace.
