Steps to Texas Revolution

Mexican Independance

Sep 16, 1821

Mexico gains independance from Spain

Mexican Constitution

Oct 4, 1824

The Mexican Constituion was

Law of April 6th,1830

Apr 16, 1830

Responses to Mier Y Teran’s observations:
1. Immigration to Texas canceled
2. Taxes collected
3. Troops sent to Texas

Convention of 1832

Jan 1, 1832

Convention held in San Felipe when representatives met to discuss issues; they appointed SFA as their leader.

Anahuac Disturbances

Jan 1, 1832

Captain Bradburn abuses his power and imprisons two men here. People begin to think of opposing Bradburn. Captain Juan Davis Bradburn – A man born in the U.S. who became a Mexican citizen and Mexican army Captain. He pushed the settlers around.

Convention of 1833

Jan 1, 1833

Texan representatives asked for: 1. better mail service 2. better defense against natives 3. reform of courts and 4. right to use English in business and law. Also wrote a constitution for Texas.

Santa Anna Elacted President

May 16, 1833

Santa Anna – The leader of the Federalists in the Mexican Government. Settlers pledged their loyalty to him until he declared himself dictator.

Elimination of Mexican Legislature

Jan 1, 1834

Santa Anna eliminates the Mexican Legislature, the govermental body that makes laws.

Battle of Gonzales

Oct 2, 1835

"Come and Take It"

Consultation

Nov 3, 1835

A meeting at San Felipe in which representatives from all Texas towns decided on Texas’ future: War or Peace.