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Constitution of 1824
The Mexican Constitution was created in 1824, after Mexico won its independence from Spain. It was a lot like the US constitution. IT had two houses in Congress, the president served 4 year terms, and there was a Supreme Court. The two major differences were that it forced Mexicans to be Catholic, and state officials voted, not the people. Texas sent Erasmo Seguin to help write this constitution. It was a major improvement for Mexico in terms of independent country-hood. -
The Fredonian Rebellion
The Fredonian Rebellion was a conflict between Mexico and Haden Edwards, who was an empresario. When Edwards was granted land near Nacogdoches, he forced settlers who couldn't prove their ownership to leave. In response, Mexico cancelled his contract, which made Edwards mad. He made an alliance with the Cherokee and declared the Republic of Fredonia independent. He also tried to rally nearby colonies, but failed. Later, when Mexican officers came on January 31, 1827, the revolutionists fled. -
Mier y Teran Report
President Guadalupe Victoria named Mier y Teran to lead an expedition around Texas to observe resources, Indians, the amount of Americans living in Mexico and their attitudes, and to determine a border between the US and Mexico. Although his expedition was delayed more than once, Mier y Teran was able to complete his survey, and reported back that Mexico should take many precautions to prevent the US from claiming Texas. This resulted in the Law of April 6, 1830. -
Guerrero Decree
The Guerrero Decree, which made slavery illegal, was issued by President Vicente R. Guerrero. We don't know for sure, but it is thought that he hoped this decree would help to slow American immigration. It didn't reach Texas until October 16, but even then, it wasn't publicized because it violated one of the colonization laws. Although most Texans weren't worried by this, many of them became convinced that Mexico didn't have their best interest towards the Texans. -
The Law of April 6, 1830
This law was upheld to forbid further introduction of slaves to Mexico, to suspend empresario contracts, and to stop the flood of immigration from the United States to Texas. The law was created in Texas. Anastasio Bustamante was the acting president when this law was passed. Since this law stopped slavery, it decreased the flood of immigration from the U.S to Texas because the Anglos liked slavery and since it was banned, the Anglos weren't interested in moving to Texas. -
Conflict at Anahuac
Col. Juan Davis Bradburn was preventing immigrants from the U.S. for the law recently passed.The ship captains refused to pay tariffs and resulted in 2 anglo settlers being arrested, William Travis and Patrick Jack. a rescue force of 200 men held Bradburn's cavalry men hostage for Travis and Jack. Bradburn refused to give them up. That resulted with the Battle of Velasco, the battle was in TX.Everything was resolved when Bradburn's superior removed Bradburn and released Travis and Patrick. -
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Mexican commander, John Davis Bradburn fled from north Anahuac to the crossing on Turtle Bayou. Texas rebels found out the federalists army won under the leadership of Santa Anna, the rebels sided with the federalists cause by composing the Turtle Bayou Resolutions.They said their attack on Fort Anahuac were Federalist sympathizers opposing a Centralist government as part as the civil war.The constitution that the civil war was based on said, all Texans should support fighting under Santa Anna. -
The Battle of Velasco
This battle was the first case of bloodshed between TX and Mexico.Henry Smith and John Austin were in charge of Texans who were going to the Baroria to get a cannon to use against Mexican Forces. The settlers fought mexican forces at Fort Velasco, they tried to prevent the passage of the boat with the cannon. The Texans won against the Mexican Soldiers.After the Mexicans surrendered, they boarded a ship that was filled with colonists.After returning, they found out the prisoners were released. -
Convention 1832
Stephen F. Austin was president and they met from October 1 through October 6, 1832. The importance of this convention is that it requested the extension of tariff exemptions, modification of the Law of April 6, 1830, to permit more general immigration from the United States, donation of government lands for the maintenance of primary schools.The Convention of 1832 was held at San Felipe de Austin. -
Convention of 1833
The Convention of 1833 meet at San Felipe. William H. Wharton presided over the convention. Antonio López de Santa Anna took control of Mexico. They were asking for more adequate Indian defense, judicial reform, and improvement in mail service, sought tariff exemption, and passed resolutions prohibiting African slave traffic into Texas. -
Stephen F. Austin goes to Mexico City
The Convention of 1833 elected Austin to deliver the petitions to Mexico City and argue for their approval. Austin left San Felipe in April, arrived in Mexico City in July. They did it to persuade the government to repeal the Law of April 6, 1830. -
The Consultation
The Consultation was held in San Felipe. The Consultation was lead by Stephen F. Austin. It was a debate between the opposing factions that wanted to continue a diplomatic relations with Mexico and the ones that did not want to. They did this because they wanted freedom then and they wanted it fast.
