Road to Revolution Flashcards
Fredonian Rebellion
In early 1827, Edwards and his supporters declared independence from Mexico after the land disputes and the land near Nacogdoches became the Fredonian Republic. This happened because the Mexican Government revoked Edwards land grant and said he had to leave.
Mier y Teran Report
In 1829, Mier y Teran was sent to Texas to inspect settlements and report back. He reported that American settlers outnumbered Mexican settlers 10 to 1. He recommended that the government place more troops in Texas, attract more Mexican settlers to Texas, and increase trade between Mexico and Texas.
Law of April 6th
In response to Mier y Teran’s report, Mexico created The Law of April 6th, 1830. This made immigrants from the U.S. banned, all empresario contracts that aren’t complete, are canceled, encouraged Mexican and European immigration, outlawed slavery in Texas, added more Mexican soldiers/forts in Texas, and added duties to all foreign good entering Texas. Texans were furious when they heard about this.
Centralist Party
Centralists came to power in 1829. They were more strict on colonists. They wanted a central government to have more control. An example of this would be the Law of April 6th, 1830. The Centralists take over in Mexico and Texas does not like it.
Federalist Party
Federalists came to power in the 1820s. They left colonists alone and wanted states to have more control. An example of this would be the Constitution of 1824. Although this was the old government, Texas still likes it.
Stephen F. Austin
The first empresario in Texas. Nicknamed “the Father of Texas.” He was sent to deliver the request changes from the convention. He sent a letter to Texas suggesting a temporary state government be set up. When Mexican officials found out about the letter he was imprisoned for a year. Prior to being in jail, he feared that Santa Anna was becoming a dictator. Was also the first commander of the Army of the People.
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
In 1832 at Turtle Bayou, they pledged their allegiance to the Mexican Federalists. They also said their actions were against Bradburn, not Mexico. They stated their loyalty to Santa Anna. This happened because Bradburn had two lawyers put in jail for spreading false rumors. Later, a group of 200 angry settlers arrived, demanding their release.
Battle of Velasco
John Austin got a cannon. Ugartecha attempted to stop him and a fight broke out. The Mexican army ran out of ammunition and Ugartecha was forced to surrender.
Santa Anna
In the summer of 1832, Anastasio Bustamante agreed to resign as president of Mexico. Santa Anna was elected president in March of 1833. When Sanat Anna became president, he knew that he had power so he was becoming a dictator.
Convention of 1833
These changes in 1832 to 1833 were what Texians wanted to see in the Mexican government; Resume U.S. immigration, Texas to be exempt from import goods, and separate statehood for Texas
Commerce
the buying and selling of goods and sources
Resolution
a formal statement of an opinion made by an official group
repeal
to recall or do away with a law
decree
an order that has the force of law
import
to bring in goods from foriegn countries
delegate
a representative of a group attending a formal meeting.
dictator
a ruler with absolute power
duty
a tax imported on goods
skirmish
a minor fight, usually during warmtime.
campaign
a military operation
parley
a brief truce between enemies so both parties can discuss issues
siege
a military blockade of a city or fortress
veto
to reject a bill passed by the legislative
ad interim
a Latin term meaning “for the time between.”
