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Constitustion of 1824
The Constitution of 1824, was similar to the United
States Constitution, but resembled more the Spanish Constitution of 1812. This constitution was an important step for the Independence of Mexico. However, the unstable government and poor leadership meant that this document was not enforced. -
Fredonian Rebelion
The Fredonia Rebellion was a dispute between the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers, Haden and
Benjamin. -
Guerrero Decree
The Guerrero Decree abolished slavery throughout the Re‐
public of Mexico was issued by President Vicente R. Guerrero on September 15, 1829. -
Law of April 6, 1830
The Law of April 6, 1830 was designed to stop the flood of immigration from the United States to Texas, which came as a result of the warning Mier y Terán Report. -
Mier y Teran Report
In 1827 President Guadalupe Victoria named General Manuel de
Mier y Teran to lead a scientific and boundary expedition into
Texas. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
On June 12, 1832, settlers opposed to the rule of Mexican commander John Davis Bradburn fled from Anahuac north to the
crossing on Turtle Bayou. -
Convention 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. -
Convention of 1833
The Convention of 1833 met at San Felipe on April 1, the day
that Antonio López de Santa Anna took control of Mexico. Approximately fifty‐six delegates attended, including a new delegate from Nacogdoches, Sam Houston. -
The Consultation
The Consultation was held in San Felipe in late October into early
November of 1835. -
Conflict at Anahuac
Col. Juan Davis Bradburn came to the mouth of the Trinity River on
Galveston Bay with orders to establish a garrison and a town on October 26, 1830. -
SFA goes to Mexico City
The Convention of 1833 elected Austin to deliver the petitions to
Mexico City and argue for their approval. -
Battle of Velasco
The Battle of Velasco, which took place on June 26, 1832, was
probably the first case of bloodshed in the relations between
Texas and Mexico.
