Unit 5/6 Texas Rebellion Flashcards
What were the two political parties in Mexico
Federalists and Centralists
Which Political Party did Texans like and why?
Federalists, Texans had relative freedom under them
Who was Haden Edwards? What problems did he have?
An empressario given a land grant to settle 800 families. When he arrived, there was already people living in the area.
What did Haden Edwards do to solve his problems?
Made settlers show titles to the land.
What was the Fredonia Rebellion
A conflict between the Edwards brothers and the Mexican Government, sparked when Haden Edwards land grant was stripped, and Edwards made the Republic of Fredonia, and seized the fort at Nacogdoches.
What was the outcome of the Fredonia Rebellion?
The Mexicans won, and Haden Edwards was sent back to the U.S
What did the Fredonia Rebellion confirm for the Mexicans?
The U.S was trying to take over Texas.
Who was sent to inspect Texas settlements after the Fredonia Rebellion
Mier y Teran
What did Mier y Teran say about Americans and Texans?
Americans outnumbered Texans 10 to 1
What was the goal of the Law of April 6,1830 and what was the reaction of Texans
Stop immigration from U.S to Texas. Texans were furious with the new restrictions
What were the provisions of the Law of April 6,1830
1.Immigrants from the U.S. are banned
2.All empresario contracts that aren’t completed, are cancelled
3.Encouraged Mexican & European immigration
4.Outlawed slavery in Texas
5.Added more Mexican soldiers/forts in Texas
6.Added taxes to ALL foreign goods entering Texas
Who did the Texans fight with at Anahuac
John Davis Bradburn
What did the Texans fight over at Anahuac
- Taxes on imported goods from the U.S
2.Taking supplies intended for the settlements - No returning runaway slaves
Settlers camped at the Turtle Bayou said they were loyal to:
Mexico, Mexican Federalists and Santa Anna
Who were the leaders of the Texans and Mexicans at the Battle of Velasco.
John Austin(Texas)
Urgatechea (Mexico)
Who won the Battle of Velasco?
Texas
Why did the Mexicans lose the Battle of Velasco
They ran out of Ammunition
How did Santa Anna gain the support of Texans to become president of Mexico
He claimed to be Federalist
What were the delegates discussing in 1832 and 1833 (Conventions of 1832 and 1833)
To discuss changes they wanted from the Mexican Gov.
What requests were made at the conventions of 1832 and ‘33?
A: Resume Immigration
B: No more import taxes on Texas
C: Separate Statehood for Texas
Why was Stephen F. Austin in Mexico?
to deliver request changes from the conventions
Why was Stephen F. Austin frustrated with Santa Anna?
He delayed their meeting
Who’s actions were viewed as rebellious by the Mexican Government?
Stephen F. Austin
At first, Stephen F. Austin thought that Texas could work with Mexico, but what did Austin eventually think of Santa Anna?
A dictator
Who threw away the Constitution of 1824, AND sent his brother in law to deal with Texas
Santa Anna
Who was Santa Anna’s Brother?
Perfecto de Cos
Summarize the battle of Velasco
John Austin obtained a cannon, Ugartechea attempted to stop him and a fight broke out, but surrendered due to no ammunition.
What was the Second Affair at Anahuac (hint it involves a not so funny prank)
Back at Anahuac were complaints of unfair complaints, Andrew Briscoe was arrested for playing a trick on a Mexican Official.
Summarize the Battle of Gonzales
Mexico wanted all the weapons back from Texas, Texas said no, used a cannon granted by Mexico firing at them, saying “come and get it” Mexican troops surrendered.
Summarize the Battle of Goliad
Texians arrived at Goliad after finishing off Gonzales, and seized all of the weapons from the Mexicans.
What was the Siege of Bexar?
Texans attempted to trap the Mexican and make them run out of supplies
Was the Siege of Bexar successful?
Yes
How many soldiers did General Cos have inside Bexar
750
What were the Texans trying to decide at the Consultation?
To stay with Mexico and restore the Constitution of 1824, or become independent. (War and Peace parties)
Who won at the Consultation
Peace Party (people who wanted NO independence and wanted to stay with Mexico while restoring the Constitution of 1824
Who was the Governor, Lt. Governor and General Council in the provisional government and what party they were apart of.
Henry Smith (War Party) Governor
James Robinson (Peace Party)Lt. Gov.
(Peace Party)General Council
What was the grass fight?
Texans were warned that Mexicans were trying to smuggle things like silver into San Antonio, when they seized the train all there was was grass to feed the horses.
What did the Grass fight mean for the Texans
The siege of Bexar worked!
Who led the Battle of San Antonio? How long did it last?
Ben Milam, about 4 days
What did Cos agree to when he surrendered?
Never Fight Texas Again
Leave the Constitution of 1824 alone
Why was the surrender of general Cos a big deal?
No More Mexican troops on Texas Soil Baby!
How did Santa Anna deal with general Cos surrendering?
Really mad, went to Texas with an army and got their in about March. Was bad as Texans were expecting them to come in around May.
What were the two priorities of the Convention of 1836
Texas gain independence
Set up new temporary Gov.
When was the Texas Declaration of 1836 made? What was the documents purpose. Who was it made by?
March 2. 1836
Listed their grievances against Santa Anna and officially declared Texas Independent
George Childress
When was the Texas Constitution Made? What was the purpose of it? Which Constitution did it borrow heavily from?
March 16, 1836
Borrowed heavily from the U.S. Constitution
Established a government that gave them the freedom they wanted.
What two documents were made at the Convention of 1836?
Texas Declaration of Independence and Texas Constitution
What was the ad interim Gov?
A temporary Government during the Rebellion
Who was in the Ad Interim Gov?
President: David G Burnet
VP: Lorenzo de Zavala
Commander of Army: Sam Houston
