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Causes of the Texas Revolution

  • Fredonian Rebellian

    Fredonian Rebellian
    In 1826, Haden Edwards tried to make old settlers pay fees for land. Mexican settlers and many others grew angry and started the Fredonian Rebellian
  • Mier y Teran Report

    Mier y Teran Report
    Mier y Teran spent 2 months visiting Anglo Americans because of the Fredonian Rebellion. He suggested the Mexican government should send more troops, get more European and Mexican settlers in Texas, and encourage more trade with Mexico.
  • Decree of April 6, 1830

    Decree of April 6, 1830
    -Outlawed immigration from the U.S.
    -Encouraged European and Mexican immigration to Texas
    -Tax goods from the U.S.
    -New forts with more soldiers
    -No Americans living near the border
    -No more slavery
  • Anahuac

    Anahuac
    Mexico sent troops and built garrisons into Anahuac. The leadership caused settlers to get angry and escalated into a fight.
  • Election of Santa Anna

    Election  of Santa Anna
    Texans supported Santa Anna because they believed he would support the Constitution of 1824.
  • Turtle Bayou Resolutions

    Turtle Bayou Resolutions
    When Anglo Americans started to oppose the Mexican Rule.
  • Convention of 1832

    Convention of 1832
    SFA was named the president of this convention. All settlements represented except for San Antonio. The most important change was to be a separate state.
  • Convention of 1833

    Convention of 1833
    Sam Houstin was named the president of the Convention. Tejanos agree with the list and SFA takes the list to Mexico City.
  • Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

    Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
    After waiting months to meet up with Santa Anna, SFA sent a letter to Texas to start organizing a state government. Santa Anna meets SFA and agrees to some demands, but not to be a separate state. Stephen F. Austin is arrested because they thought he was rebelling against Mexican rule.
  • The Consultation

    The Consultation
    Cos is sent to Texas with more troops. Travis is arrested for protesting this. A meeting is called to discuss a war.