Texas Revolution - Austin

The Law of April 6 1830

-custom duty taxes on goods from the US -no more Anglo settlers could come to Texas -no more new slaves to Texas -no more empresario grants for Anglos -more Mexican troops in the area

Fall of the Alamo

A turning point in the TX Revolution for the Texan army. Texans were severely outnumbered 188 to Santa Anna's 1600 men and were all killed. This became the motivation and inspiration for the Texans to ultimately when thterm-20e TX Revolution.

Juan Seguin

Also a leader of Spanish-speaking Tejano volunteers who helped defend the Alamo against General Santa Anna. A Tejano who was a messenger for Col. Travis at the Alamo.

Sam Houston

General of the Texan army who led the Texans fight for independence from Mexico. Led the Texan army to victory against Santa Anna at the final battle called the Battle of San Jacinto.

Battle of San Jacinto

Last DECISIVE (final) battle of the Texas Revolution where Texans won their independence from Mexico in East Texas.

James Fannin

Commander of part of the Texan army at Coleto Creek. Later executed at Goliad.

Treaties of Velasco

Peace treaty that ended the Texas Revolution War. Instead of executing Santa Anna, Gen. Sam Houston made him sign this treaty that included: MX gives up all rights to TX Sets the Rio Grande as the boundary between the two territories Makes Santa Anna promise to never fight Texans again

William B. Travis

Texan army commander who led the Texans at the Battle of the Alamo. He died at the Alamo at a young age.

Coleto Creek

Texan commander James Fannin and his men fought Mexican Genral Urrea's army here before surrendering during the Texas Revolution.

Conventions of 1832 & 1833

Texans came together after Santa Ana is elected president and request for the following items: repeal the law of April 6th 1830, better protection from Native raids, and separate statehood.

Consultation of 1835

Texans come together to discuss the future of Texas. Population is split between the War Party and Peace Party. One advocating for immediate independence and the other pleading for a different way to resolve issues without seeking independence.

Protests at Anhuac

Texans protesting the Law of April 1836 customs duties taxes fight with Mexican soldiers.

Goliad Massacre

Texans who had surrendered to the Mexican army at Coleto Creek were marched here to be executed - ordered by Santa Anna to send a message.

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Texans, after the protests at Anhuac and Law of April 6th 1830 is passed come together to pledge their allegiance to Mexico and pledge their support candidate Santa Anna.

Fredonian Rebellion

The Edwards brothers were upset with the Mexican government for not removing squatters already on their land. They took over the Old Stone fort in East Texas and declared it independent from Mexico. Mexican troops marched into the area to end the rebellion.

Washington-on-the-Brazos/Convention of 1836

Was where Texans wrote a Declaration of Independence from Mexico and created a temporary government.

Battle of Gonzalez

1st battle of the Texas Revolution where Texans dared the Mexican army to "Come and Take It" - a cannon that the Mexican army was trying to retrieve.

Stephen F. Austin's Arrest

Austin was arrested by the Mexican government for treason when he wrote a letter giving permission to write a Constitution for separate statehood.

Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824

Document that gave Mexico its constitution and provided state's rights (federalism) for the 19 states and 4 territories of Mexico. Texas was not yet it's own state, as it was merged with Coahuila forming Coahuila y Tejas.

Mier y Teran Report

Mexican general who was sent to Texas to investigate the Texas area. His report came back and said that Anglos outnumber Mexicans 5 to 1 and if Mexico doesn't do anything to control the area, they will lose it the USA.

Santa Anna

Mexican politician who became president of Mexico and General of the Mexican army. At first he promised to support the Anglo Texans, but then went back on his word and tried to defeat the Texan rebels.

Lorenzo de Zavala

Mexican politician who opposed Santa who moved to Texas to support the Texans in the Revolution - elected Provisional (temporary) vice-president of the new Texas Republic.