Chapter 9

Question 1

What was the Fredonian Republic?

Answer 1

Haden Edwards declared independent from Mexico and the land located near Nacogdoches became the Fredonian Rebellion.

Question 2

Mier y Teran report

Answer 2

Similar to Marques de Rubi, he was sent to inspect settlements after the Fredonian Republic. He recommended that: 1. More troops in Texas, 2. Attract more Mexican settlers to Texas, 3. Increase Trade between Mexico and Texas.

Question 3

Law of April 6th, 1830
(6 laws)

Answer 3

1. Immigrants from the U.S. are banned
2. All Impresarios contracts that aren’t completed are canceled.
3. Encouraged Mexican + European immigration
4. Outlawed slavery in Texas
5. Added more Mexican soldiers and forts in Texas
6. Foreign goods entering Texas had duties.

Question 4

Centralism

Answer 4

Government omnipotent > states have power

Question 4

Federalism

Answer 4

Government omnipotent < states have power

Question 4

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer 4

1. Pledged their allegiance to Mexican Federalists.
2. Actions were strictly against Bradburn and not Mexico
3. Loyalty was towards Santa Anna

Question 4

Stephen F. Austin

Answer 4

He was sent to Mexico to deliver the request changes from the convention. He was waitlisted for so long he wrote a letter to the San Antonio government saying for there to be a temporary state government. After the requests were denied and accepted, the Mexican government found his letter and imprisoner him for a year.

Question 5

Battle of Velasco

Answer 5

Somebody gave John Austin a cannon. Dude named Ugartechea attempted to stop him because why not and a fight broke out but he’s weak so Ugartechea surrendered.

Question 5

Santa Anna

Answer 5

Santa Anna becomes president in 1833. The Federalists were back in power.

Question 6

Convention of 1833

Answer 6

The Texians wanted to see these changes:
1. Resume U.S. immigration
2. Remove taxes on imported goods
3. Separate statehood for Texas