Road to Revolution Flashcards
Federalist
Came to power in the 1820’s. Left colonists alone and wanted states to have more control. Supported local militia and wanted to outlaw colonial fuereros.
Centralist
Came to power in 1829.
Were more strict on colonists and wanted central government to have more control.
Haden Edwards
Given a land grant that allowed him to settle 800 families in Nacogdoches.
Fredonian Republic
Edwards and his supporters declared independence from Mexico and the land near Nacogdoches became the Fredonian Republic.
Where was Haden Edwards sent after the Fredonian Republic lost?
The United States
What did the Fredonian Rebellion confirm?
Americans were trying to take Texas.
Mier Y Teran Report
General Manuel Mier y Teran was sent to inspect Texas settlements and report back to Mexican authorities.
Law of April 6th, 1830
-Immigrants from the U.S. are banned
-All empresario contracts that aren’t completed, are cancelled
-Encouraged Mexican & European immigration
-Outlawed slavery in Texas
-Added more Mexican soldiers/forts in Texas
-Added taxes to ALL foreign goods entering Texas
Disturbance at Anahuac
Colonists at Anahuac fought with Mexican Colonel John Davis Bradburn and the Mexican officials over taxes on imported goods from the U.S, taking supplies intended for the settlements, and not returning runaway slaves.
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
At Turtle Bayou, they pledged their allegiance to the Mexican Federalists, stated their actions were against Bradburn, not Mexico, and said they were loyal to Santa Anna.
Battle of Velasco
John Austin obtained a cannon that he loaded onto a ship to return to Anahuac. When he reached Velasco, Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea attempted to stop him and a fight broke out. When the Mexican army ran out of ammunition, Ugartechea surrendered. Austin returned to Anahuac to find the situation had resolved and his cannon was no longer needed.
When does Santa Anna become president?
March of 1833
Conventions of 1832 and 1833 (Wanted Changes)
Texian delegates meet to discuss changes they want to see in the Mexican government, including resume U.S. immigration,
Texas to be exempt from import taxes, and separate statehood for Texas.
What did Stephen F. Austin fear Santa Anna was becoming?
A dictator
Battle of Gonzales (Come and Take it!)
Mexico demanded that the Texians give up all of their weapons, including a small cannon they had with them. They fired the cannon at the Mexican soldiers, and they retreated.
Battle of Goliad
A group of 200 Texians left Gonzales and arrived at Goliad and forced the Mexican soldiers to leave. They seized the weapons the Mexican Army had at Goliad.
Siege of Bexar
Texian army surrounded General Cos and his 750 soldiers inside San Antonio de Bexar in hopes that General Cos would run out of supplies and be forced to surrender.
Which party won?
The Peace Party
Provisional Government
Henry Smith as governor (War party)
James Robinson as Lt. Governor (War party)
General council (Peace party)
Who is put in charge of the Texas military?
Sam Houston
Grass Fight
A Texas scout warned the Texans that the Mexicans were smuggling supplies and silver into San Antonio. Texians attacked the mule train, attempting to stop supplies from getting to General Cos, only to discover it contained grass to feed the Mexican horses, meaning their siege had worked.
Battle of San Antonio
Forced General Cos to surrender, killing only 2 Texans.
Why was this such a huge victory for Texas?
Mexican troops were cleared off of Texan soil.
Convention of 1836
Officially declare Independence from Mexico, set up a new, temporary government, and officially declare Independence from Mexico
Texas Constitution
Borrowed heavily from the U.S. Constitution and established a government that gave them the freedom they wanted.
Texas Declaration of Independence
Written by George Childress listing their grievances against Santa Anna and officially declaring Texas Independent.
Ad-Interim Government
a temporary government that was established to get Texas through the Revolution.
David G. Burnet – President
Lorenzo de Zavala – Vice President
Sam Houston - Commander of the Army
