Causes of the Texas Revolution: Important Events
Decree of 1829
Abolished Slavery in Mexico; law not enfored in Texas, but Anglos feared it might be enfored in the future. Slavery slowly grows in Texas.
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Arrested in Saltillo and sent back to Mexico City where he spent one year in prison before being release to house arrest. He remained in Mexico City for 6 months before his release. He sailed from Veracruz to Texas with a change in attitude towards the Mexican government.
Fredonian Rebellion
Benjamin and Haden Edwards declared their colony independent from Mexico. They raise a flag at Old Stone Fort saying Independence, Liberty and Justice. Revolt collapses when Mexican soldiers advanced.
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Convince Mexico that the events at Anahuac were not a rebellion and they were defending their rights and the Constitution of 1824; pledge to be loyal citizens of Mexico, but they did not support the Mexican government. They did support Santa Anna as Federalist President of Mexico.
Law of April 6, 1830
-Ended immigration from the U.S. to Texas -Mexicans and Europeans encouraged to move to -Texas and receive large land grants with supplies for 1 year. -Empresario contracts not completed were suspended. -Forts built, soldiers sent to prevent smuggling, intro of additional enslaved people, and illegal land speculation. -Duties (taxes) were place on imported goods to discourage trade with foreign nations.
Conventions of 1832 and 1833
-Resolutions written at 1832 convention: U.S. immigration resumed, Ezempt from duties 3 years, Texas becomes a separate state from Coahuila -1833 convention wrote a new state constitution for the proposed New Mexican state. -Stephen Austin traveled to Mexico City to discuss resolutions with Santa Anna the new Federalist president of Mexico. Effects: Santa Anna grants immigration, not statehood; Austin arrested in Saltillo
Cause and Effect of Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Cause: 1st conflict at Anahuac Effect: Santa Anna wins his revolution against Bustamante and becomes a federalist president of Mexico; Clash at Velasco.
Cause and Effect of the 1st Conflict a Anahuac
Cause: Colonist complained that Mexican Colonel John Bradburn was not returning runaway slaves and his convict soldiers were stealing supplies from the colonist. Ship Captains also complained that duties were being collected unfairly because they had to dock their ship and travel long distances to pay the taxes. Effect: Texans write Turtle Bayou Resolutions and Send John Austin to get a cannon in Brazoria. Battle of Velasco happened due to Texans sailing down the Brazos River with a cannon making them look like rebels. Mexican commander Ugartechea would not let them pass through Velasco and shots were fired. Texas won; no cannon was needed in Anahuac.
Cause and Effect of the Mier y Teran Report
Cause: Fredonian Revolt small incident and not supported by Texas Anglos, however Mexico thinks it is a scheme for the U.S. to acquire Texas. U.S. attempts to by Texas from Mexico in 1827 and 1829. Effects: Mexico is afraid of losing Texas and increases Mexican control over Anglo settlements.
Cause and Effect of the 2nd Conflict at Anahuac
Cause: Merchant Briscoe was upset with unfair collection of duties because they were not being collected in all ports. He trick Mexican Captain Tenorio by loading a ship with brick and pretended to move them with paying taxes. Tenorio arrested Briscoe. Effect: Cos orders the arrest of Texas Officials and wants them turned over for military trial. Texans call for a meeting (consultation) to talk about the issues with the Mexican government. Texas divides into 2 groups; War and Peace Parties. Austin returns from Mexico and declares Santa Anna is becoming a Dictator and "War is our only recourse"
Cause and Effect of the Law of April 6, 1830
Cause: Mier y Teran recommends increases Mexican involvement in Anglo settlements. Effect: Anglos rebel against unfair collection of taxation at Anahuac and immigration laws.
Cause and Effect of the Fredonian Rebellion
Cause: Settlers on land due to Spanish settlements/No support from Mexico or other empresarios. Effect: Mexican government becomes fearful of Anglo influence; send Mier y Teran to investigate.
Cause and Effect of the Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Cause: Unorganized and absent Mexican government delays approval of resolutions. Austin writes letter recommending organizing new state government without official approval of Texas statehood. Letter is intercepted and is considered treason by Mexican Government. Effect: Cos orders the arrest of Texas Officials and want them to turned over for military trial. Texans concerned called for a meeting (consultation) to consult with each other on the issues with the Mexican government. Texas divides into 2 groups War and Peace Parties. Austin returns from Mexico City in Sept and announces Santa Anna is becoming a dictator and "War is our only recourse."
Mier y Teran Report
Urged Mexican government to place troops in Texas, encourage Mexican and European settlement and increase trade between Texas and Mexico.
1st Conflict a Anahuac
William Travis and Patrick Jack try to talk to Bradburn about issues in Anahuac but were arrested for interfering with Bradburn's efforts to enforce laws. 200 settlers went to Anahuac to get prisoners released, 2 skirmishes broke out before the settlers retreated to Turtle Bayou in hopes that Travis and Jack would be released.Coonel Piedras feared the Texans outnumbered his troops, so released Bradburn from command and put a Federalist in charge.
2nd Conflict at Anahuac
William Travis goes to Anahuac to get Brisco release from jail. He causes Tenorio and his soldiers to leave Texas. This upset many Texans and they wrote an apology letter General Cos Mexican Commander in charge of Coahuila.
