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Constitution of 1824
The Mexican federal constitution of 1824, was similar to the United States constitution but resembled more of the Spanish Constitution of 1812. The Catholic religion was made the religion and the church was supported by the public taxes. Local affairs were independent of the federal government. Stephen F. Austin conferred with the Mexican leaders who framed the constitution of 1824 and Erasmo Seguin represented Texas in the assembly. The Anglo-Americans in Texas weren't represented. -
Fredonian Rebellion
The Fredonian Rebellion was a dispute between the Mexican government and Haden and Benjamin Edward. Haden received his empresarial grant on April 14,1825 to settle at least 800 families in eastern Texas. Like a usual empresario he was to uphold land grants certified by the Spanish and Mexican Governments. This offended the older settlers and the following year, Mexico canceled Haden's contract. When the Mexican officers and militia and members of Austin's colony reached Nacogdoches in January. -
Mier y Teran Report
1827, President Guadalupe Victoria Manuel de Mier y Teran lead an expedition in Texas. Their job was to the natural resources and the Indians. Illness and muddy roads delayed the commission, and the General remained in East Texas until January 1829, when they started for Mexico city. He suggested additional garrisons surrounding the settlements, closer trade ties with Mexico, and more encouragement of Mexican and European settlers. His suggestions were incorporated into the law of April 6, 1830 -
Guerrero Decree
Guerrero was president of mexico. Not very many people knew why Guerrero issued this law. They reached Texas on October 16. The news of the decree did alarm the Texans, who petitioned Guerrero to exempt Texas the law. On December 2 the Mexican government notified the governor of Texas that no change would be made respecting the slaves in Texas. The decree was never followed in Texas, it left many Texas colonists convinced that their interests were not safe. -
Law Of April 6, 1830
This law was designed to stop the flood of immigration from the United States to Texas. It further introduced slaves into Mexico, and intended to suspend existing empresario contracts. The most objectionable from the Texan view point was to prohibit immigration from the United States. Texas colonists were greatly distributed. SFA began to distrust the Mexican government. The accumulation of grievances that helped lead to the revolution. -
SFA goes to Mexico City
SFA left San Felipe in April and arrived in July. He started to head home in December. He convinced that he had left nothing undone however President Santa Anna simply would not approve state government for Texas. He was arrested in January. He remained a prisoner until December of 1834. However even when he was released he was not allowed to leave Mexico City. -
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 town. His job was to help the collector of customs and prevent the entrance of immigrants from the U.S. in the accord with the recently passed law of April 6, 1830. There were problems with ship captains.An exchange was arranged by the rebels, but Bradburn refused to release the prisoners.It was okay when Bradburn's removed Bradburn and turned over the Anglo-American prisoners -
Turtles Bayou Resolutions
Settlers opposed to the rule of Mexican commander John Davis Bradburn fled from Anahuac north to the crossing on Turtle Bayou. The Texas rebels learned that the Federalist army had won a significant victory. They took advantage of this news and sided with the Federalist. The four resolution condemned violations of the 1824 constitution. The Federalist general who came to investigate the uprising they were convinced and left without punishing the settlers. -
Battle of Valasco
The Battle of Valasco was probably the first case of bloodshed in the relations between Texas and Mexico. Henry Smith and John Austin, in charge of Texans who been to Brazoria to retrieve a cannon to use against the Mexican forces of Anahuac. The Texans numbered between 100-150 and the Mexicans had about 91 to 200 troops. Estimated to have 7 killed and 14 heavily wounded, while the Mexicans had at least 5 killed and 16 heavily wounded. After the Mexicans surrendered and returned to Mexico. -
Convention of 1832
The convention of 1832 was held after the Anahuac Disturbances, the Battle of Velasco and the Turtle Bayou Resolutions. The fifty-five delegates had elected SFA president. The convention adopted of resolutions requesting many things. It also established a plan for organizing a militia and committees of vigilance, safety, and corresponding, which could disseminate news in case of an emergency. Santa Anna had not yet taken over the national government from Anastasio Bustmante. -
Convention of 1833
Met at San Felipe on April 1st, the day that Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna took control of Mexico. Estimated to have 56 delegates attended. William H. Wharton presided over the convention which petitioned for repeal for the anti-immigration, Indian defense and others to protect their colonies. All resolutions prohibiting African slave traffic into Texas. Juan Erasmo Seguin, Dr. James B. Miller and Austin were chosen to present the petitions to both governments. Seguin and miller didn't attend. -
The Consultation
Somewhere in the late October into nearly early November of 1835 in San Felipe. This served as a debate between the opposing factions that wanted to continue a diplomatic relations with Mexico(SFA). The other side wanted to immediately declare independence(William Wharton and Henry Smith). Many Delegates were unable to because of continuous fighting with Mexican forces. Three issues dominated Consultation deliberations. On November 7th, the Consultation established a provisional government.
