social studys Flashcards
Fredonia Rebellion
The Fredonian Rebellion was the first attempt (made by the Texas settlers) to secede from Mexico.
Meir y Tehran Report
Meir y Tehran was sent to Texas settlement and report back. He reported to Mexico that the Americans setters outnumbered Mexicans settlers 10 to 1.
Law of April 6th
- Immigrants from the US are banned
- All impresario contacts that aren’t completed, are cancelled
- Encouraged Mexicans and Europeans immigrants
- Outlawed slavery in Texas
- Added more Mexican soldiers/forts in Texas
- Added duties to all foreign goods entering Texas
Centralist Party
wanted the central government to have more control.
Federalist Party
wanted states to have more control.
Stephen F Austin
The father of Texas.
Turtle Bayou Resolution
They pledged their allegiance to Mexico Federalist, They said their actions were against Bradburn, not Mexico, and they started their loyalty to Santa Anna.
Battle of Velasco
John Austin got a cannon. Ugartechea attempted to stop him, and a fight broke out. Ugartechea surrendered, but they no longer needed the cannon.
Santa Anna
Santa Anna is elected President, and Stephen F. Austin believes that he will become a dictator, so they imprison him.
Convention of 1833
changes Texians want to see in the Mexican Government
1. resume US immigration
2. Texas to be exempt from import taxes
3. Separate statehood for Texas
Commerce
The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
Resolution
A firm decision to do or not to do something.
Repeal
To revoke or annual (a law or congressional act).
Decree
An official order issued by a legal authority.
Import
To bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
Delegate
A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.
Dictator
A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
Duty
A tax.
Skirmish
An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.
Campaign
An organized course of action to achieve a goal.
Parley
A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.
Siege
When enemy forces surround a town or building, forcing the opponent to surrender.
Veto
A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by law makers.
Ad interim
Temporarily.
