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GROWING TENSIONSTexas History, Ch. 8
1820s TEXAS SETTLEMENTS
Texas’ economy was closely tied to the economy of the United States, since most immigrants to Texas came from there.
HADEN EDWARDS Haden Edwards
was awarded contract in East Texas, near Nacogdoches
Edwards found that settlers were already living on his lands.
REPUBLIC OF FREDONIA Edwards’ brother,
Benjamin, and a small group of settlers took over the Old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches
They proclaimed themselves an independent country from Mexico.
REPUBLIC OF FREDONIA
Mexican soldiers were sent to put down the revolt. Most Fredonians fled back into the U.S. The Mexican government began to distrust Anglo settlers.
OLD STONE FORTNacogdoches
was the site of the 1st clash between colonists and Mexican authorities.
Investigation into Revolt Mexican soldiers were sent to
Nacogdoches to prevent new uprisings.
Colonel Mier y Teran observed that the Anglo American influence was strong, as settlers from the U.S. outnumbered Mexican settlers.
NEW LAWS In 1829, the president of Mexico
issued a decree, or order that has the force of law, abolishing slavery in both Mexico and Texas.
Texans wanted to be exempt, or excused, from this decree.
Law never put into effect, but raised fears among Anglo-American slaveholders.
LAW OF APRIL 6, 1830 New forts created Custom duties were placed on
American goods Empresario contracts were
suspended The purpose of the law was to deny
further Anglo-American influence in East Texas
LAW OF APRIL 6, 1830Ended all
immigration from the United States
ANAHUACPort and
Mexican garrison that controlled commerce into Mexico
Commanded by John Davis Bradburn
ANAHUACBradburn was unpopular with the settlers; he arrested Travis and Jack for interfering with the collection of import taxes.
ANAHUACThe Mexican commander of Nacogdoches garrison sided with settlers and removed Bradburn from command.
BATTLE OF VELASCO John Austin traveled
to get a cannon to fight against Bradburn at Anahuac.
Mexican troops under Col. Ugartechea thought Austin was a rebel.
BATTLE OF VELASCO
The two groups fought; Ugartechea and his troops surrendered.
TURTLE BAYOU RESOLUTIONS
While waiting for John Austin’s return, colonists adopted a resolution declaring their loyalty to Mexico.
TURTLE BAYOU RESOLUTIONS
A resolution is a formal statement.
MEXICAN REVOLUTION Santa Anna was
popular with the colonists because he declared he was a Federalist.
Anastasio Bustamente was the unpopular Centralist President of Mexico.
CONVENTIONS OF 1832-1833
Delegates met at San Felipe and resolved that Texas become a separate Mexican state
Prepared a constitution for the proposed state
CONVENTIONS OF 1832, 1833
Austin traveled to Mexico City to meet with Santa Anna.
AUSTIN IS ARRESTEDOn his return to
Texas, Austin was arrested in Saltillo for a letter he had written to authorities in San Antonio
Austin spent a year in jail in Mexico City
Cos claimed Santa Anna now rejected the Constitution of 1824.
MARTIN DE COS Commander of
Mexican forces in Coahuila
Brother-in-law of Santa Anna
Wanted to arrest Texas leaders
CONSULTATION OF 1835
Texas colonists concerned about the situation and called for a convention at Washington-On-The-Brazos.
WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS
Peace Party vs. War PartyStephen F. Austin
returned from Mexico and told delegates to prepare for war.
“War is our only resource.”
TEXAS in 1835
Austin approved the actions of the Consultation because he thought Santa Anna was becoming a dictator.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
REVIEW QUESTION
Where was the Consultation of 1835 held?• Mexico City• Washington-on-the-Brazos• San Felipe
answer
Washington-On-The-Brazos
REVIEW QUESTION
Austin said, “War is our only resource!” Why? He thought war would help the
economy He believed Santa Anna had become
a dictator He believed war was the only way for
Texas to stay apart from Mexico
answer
He believed Santa Anna had become a dictator
REVIEW QUESTION
With which country’s economy was Texas most closely tied?United StatesFranceSpain
answer
The United States
REVIEW QUESTION
What action suspended empresario contracts and immigration to Texas from the U.S.?The Law of April 6, 1830Mexican Constitution of 1824Consultation of 1832-1833
answer
Law of April 6, 1830
REVIEW QUESTION
What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?To eliminate import taxesTo deny Spanish occupationTo deny further Anglo-American
influence in Texas
answer
To deny further Anglo-American influence in Texas.
REVIEW QUESTION
Who was Martin de Cos?Representative to the Coahuila y
Tejas legislatureCommander of Mexican forces in
CoahuilaGovernor of Mexico
answer
Commander of Mexican forces in Coahuila
REVIEW QUESTION
Why was Santa Anna initially popular with the Texas colonists?He declared himself a CentralistHe declared himself a RepublicanHe declared himself a Federalist
answer
Santa Anna declared he was a Federalist.
REVIEW QUESTION
What did the 1829 decree do?Ended immigration to TexasEnded slavery in Mexico, but not
in TexasEnded slavery in both Mexico
and Texas
answer
It abolished slavery in Mexico, but not in Texas
REVIEW QUESTION
What did Empressario Haden Edwards find upon his arrival in Nacogdoches in East Texas?A Native American villageA fertile wildernessPeople already living on the land
answer
People were already living on the land.
REVIEW QUESTION
Why did Benjamin Edwards seize the Old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches?To frighten Native Americans To revolt against Austin’s colonyTo declare independence from
Mexico
answer
To declare independence from Mexico
REVIEW QUESTION
What happened as a result of the Fredonian Revolt?The U.S. lost interest in TexasThe Mexican government began
to distrust Anglo settlersFredonia gained its
independence
answer
The Mexican government began to distrust Anglo settlers
REVIEW QUESTION
Where was the site of the 1st clash between Texas colonists and Mexican troops?NacogdochesRepublic of FredoniaWashington-on-the-Brazos
answer
The Old Stone Fort at Nacogdoches.
REVIEW QUESTION
What were the Turtle Bay Resolutions? Document that Santa Anna promised
to support Constitution for the proposed
Mexican state of Texas Statements in which colonists
declared loyalty to Mexico
answer
Statements in which colonists declared loyalty to Mexico
REVIEW QUESTION
After Mier y Teran and 200 Mexican soldiers put down the revolt at Fredonia, what did he observe? Anglo American influence was strong Settlers were mostly Catholic Settlers owned no slaves
answer
Mier y Teran observed that the Anglo-America influence was strong.
REVIEW QUESTION
Why did Ugartechea try to arrest John Austin at the Battle of Velasco? Austin refused to pay customs duties Ugartechea thought Austin was a
rebel There was a warrant for Austin’s
arrest
answer
Ugartechea thought Austin was a rebel.
REVIEW QUESTION
Where were the conventions of 1832 and 1833 held? What was resolved in 1833? San Felipe; to declare Texas a
separate Mexican state Washington-on-the-Brazos; to end
Mexican rule in Texas Nacogdoches; to accept the Mexican
constitution
answer
San Felipe; to declare Texas a separate Mexican state
REVIEW QUESTION
What is an order that has the force of law? Rule Constitution Decree
answer
Decree
REVIEW QUESTION
Who was arrested for writing a letter to authorities in San Antonio?Patrick C. JackStephen F. AustinHaden Edwards
answer
Stephen F. Austin
REVIEW QUESTION
Who was the Centralist President of Mexico?Martin de CosSanta AnnaAnastasio Bustamante
answer
Anastasio Bustamente
REVIEW QUESTION
What is a “formal statement?”OrderDecreeResolution
answer
Resolution
REVIEW QUESTION
What was the issue causing trouble in Anahuac in 1835?Collection of import taxesImprisonment of AustinTrade with Native Americans
answer
Collection of import taxes
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