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Constitution of 1824
Constitutional government in Texas began with the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824, which was similar to the United States Constitution but resembled more the Spanish Consti‐ tution of 1812. -
Fredonian Rebellion
The Fredonian Rebellion was a dispute between the Mexi‐ can 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. Guer‐ rero on September 15, 1829. -
Mier Y Teran Report
In 1827 President Guadalupe Victoria named General Manuel de Mier y Terán to lead a scientific and boundary expedition into Texas. -
Law of April 6, 1830
The Law of April 6, 1830 was designed to stop the flood of immi‐ gration from the United States to Texas, which came as a result of the warning Mier y Terán Report. -
SFA goes to Mexico city
The Convention of 1833 elected Austin to deliver the petitions to Mexico City and argue for their approval. He left San Felipe in April, arrived in Mexico City in July, and, after un‐ avoidable delays, persuaded the government to repeal the Law of April 6, 1830, and to promise important reforms in Texas local govern‐ ment. -
Conflict at Anahauc
There were many problems with ship captains refusing to pay tariffs, however the primary issue resulted when anglo settlers William Travis and Patrick Jack were arrested. -
Turtle Bayou Reselution
On June 12, 1832, settlers opposed to the rule of Mexican com‐ mander John Davis Bradburn fled from Anahuac north to the crossing on Turtle Bayou. -
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. -
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. Approxi‐ mately fifty‐six delegates attended, including a new delegate from Nacogdoches, Sam Houston. -
The Consulation
The Consultation was held in San Felipe in late October into early November of 1835. This served as a debate between the opposing factions that wanted to continue a diplomatic relations with Mexico, led by Stephen F. Austin and the side that wanted to immediately declare independence, led by William Wharton and Henry Smith.
