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Constitution of 1824
This constitution was created in 1824 by mexican leaders. It was similar to the US constitution. It declared the goverment type and main religion of Mexico. It was a major part of Mexicos independence from Spain. The Mexican leaders worked together to create a stable government. -
The Fredonian Rebelllion
The Fredonian Rebellion was a dispute between the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers. Haden Edwards received his empresarial contract on April 14, 1825. He made settlers who could not prove ownership to move or pay for land. That angered the old settlers, and Mexico canceled Edwards' contract. Edwards made an attempt to rebel and get back at the Mexican government by making an alliance with the Cherokee Indians and Anglo settlers. -
Mier y Teran Report
The Mier y Teran Report was created in 1827, by General Manuel de Mier y Terán. He was sent on an expedition in Texas, by the mexican goverment. His job was observed natural resources, indians, discovored the attitudes and number of Americans in TX, and determined the United States‐Mexico boundary between the Sabine and the Red rivers. In his Report he suggested many things to make sure the US didn't take over Texas. -
Guerrero Decree
The Guerrero Decree abolished slavery throughout the Republic of Mexico. It was issued by President Vincent Ramon Guerrero. He hoped the decree would place a stop on American immigration. The decree reached Texas on October 16. The Texans were not alarmed and petitioned to exclude Texas from the law. Respect for slaves did not change. -
Law of April 6, 1830
This law was created in 1830 by Mexican Officals in Mexico. It's purpose was to stop the flood of American immigrants in Texas. This was created as a result of the Mier y Teran report. The law forbade bringing any more slaves to mexico and intended to suspend empresario contracts. -
Conflict at Anahuac
Col. Juan Davis Bradburn came the Trinity R. on Galveston Bay to establish a garrison and town. On June 9, 1832, William B. Travis and Patrick Jack were arrested. Then a few settlers gathered others and they captured Bradburn's whole cavalry force, hoping for the exchange of Travis and Jack. Bradburn refused to let go of the prisoners. The matter was resolved when Col. José de las Piedras arrived and removed Bradburn and returned the Anglo settlers. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
On June 12, 1832 settelers who didn't approve of the Mexican commander, fled to the crossing on Turtle Bayou. The resolutions explained that the attack (at Anahuac) wasn't them against the Mexican gov. but centralist vs people who wanted to return the Constitution of 1824. It said the violations of the constitution by the bustamante gov. After being inspected the settlers were not punished. -
Battle of Velasco
The Battle of Velasco took place on June 26, 1832. It was the first bloodshed between Texas and Mexico. Henry Smith and John Austin went to retrieve a cannon to use at Anahuac, they had to fight Mexican forces at Fort Velasco because the Mexicans didn't allow the passage of the cannon. Seven Texans were killed and five Mexicans were killed. The Mexicans surrendered the cannon arrived at Anahuac, but the conflict was already resolved. -
Convention of 1832
This convention was held at san Felipe de Austin, from October 1- October 6 1832. The representative delegates elected Stephen F Austin as the leader of the convention. They met to settle more resolutions. They wanted to extend tariff exemptions, modify the law of April 6, 1830, and more general immigration from the US. They all came together to discuss these things. -
Convention of 1833
The Convention of 1833 met at San Felipe on April 1, 1833. Fifty six delegates attended the meeting. They petitioned for a repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830. They also asked for more Indian defense, judicial reform, better mail service, tariff exemption, and resolutions prohibiting African slave traffic into Texas. They also wanted to split Coahuila and Texas, and they drafted a constitution. -
Stephen F. Austin Goes to Mexico City
Stephen F. Austin arrived in Mexico City in July of 1833. He persuaded the government to repeal the Law of April 6, 1830. He started to go home in December. In January, Austin was arrested in Saltillo, under suspicion. No charges were made against Austin, but he remained a prisoner. Unil December 1834, Austin was not allowed to leave Mexico City. -
The Consultation
This was held at San Felipe in late October into early November of 1835. It was a debate against the opposing factions that wanted a relation with Mexico (Stephen F. Austin) and those who wanted independence (William Wharton and Henry Smith) Issues including war, power and structure of the government, and the leaders, were discussed. Finally, on November 7, they created a government based on the principles of the Constitution of 1824.
