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1827 BCE
Mier Y Teran Report
General Manuel de Mier Y Teran led a scientific and boundary expedition into Texas. Their job was to investigate the natural resources and the Indians, to find the amount of people and attitudes of the Americans living there.They all left Mexico City in November 1827. Mier Y Teran traveled with a military escort and later got joined by a scientist, artist, and cartographer.All the illness and muddy roads delayed the trip back home, and they remained in East Texas until January 1829. -
1824 BCE
Constitution of 1824
Mexican government got independence from Spain and formed a government like the United States's,but it resembled more of the Spanish Constitution of 1825.The only difference was that the Mexican government let only catholics into Mexico. The three branches of government were very similar to the U.S. Government.2 Houses of Congress, 4 year terms for the President, and a Supreme Court. -
Fredonian Rebellion
A dispute between the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers, Haden and Benjamin.Received his empresarial grant on April 14,1825 that entitled him to as many as 800 families in and around Nacogdoches in eastern Texas.He was to uphold land grants certified by the Spanish and Mexican governments of colonists already living in the area.This naturally offended the older settlers and the following year, Mexico canceled his contract. Attemped a rally but failed. -
Guerrero Decree
Abolishes slavery throughout the Republic of Mexico.Guerrero hoped that the decree would be a check on American immigration.The decree finally reached Texas on September 16th, but it wasn't published because it was a violation of the colonization laws,which stated that settlers can have security of their people and property.This news alarmed the Texans who ordered Guerrero to pull away from that law.December 2nd the governor of Texas announced that no change would be made to respect the slaves. -
Law of April 6,1830
Created to stop the many people from immigrating from the United States to Texas,which came as a result warning the Mier Y Teran Report. The law forbade the introduction of slaves in Mexico and wanted to stop any existing empresario contracts.Stephen F. Austin protested the law to Mexican officials.Austing was able to make the Mexican government limit some laws, but like most settlers, he began to start distrusting the Mexican Government. This caused problems,battles, and disturbances. -
Conflict at Anahuac
Col. Juan Davis Bradburn was sent to the mouth of the Trinity River with orders to build a garrison and a town.He was supposed to help the collector of customs and prevent the entrance of immigrants from the US in accord of the recently passed law of April 8,1830.There were many problems with the ship captains refusing to pay the tariffs, but the main problem was that William Travis and Patrick Jack were arrested.Settlers organized a force with 200 men. On the way holding Juan's men captive. -
Turtle bayou resolution
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. The Texas rebels had just learned that the Federalist army hadwon a significant victory under the
Santa Anna. Taking advantage of this news, they sided with
the Federalist cause by composing the Turtle Bayou Resolu
tions.They explained that their attack was
administration of Anastasio Bustamante and those wanting toreturn to the Constitution of 1824. -
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. -
the consutation
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. -
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.The Texans numbered between 100‐150 and the Mexicans were estimated to have 91 to 200 troops. The Mexicans wereforced to surrender when they ran out of ammunition. -
convention 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 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.
