 - Slavery was legal in Texas under Mexican law but was increasingly restricted. o US citizens often ignored Mexican regulations of slavery and brought theirs in o Tejanos and US citizens were divided on the issue, but many who opposed slavery thought it was necessary for the economy o Slavery was outlawed in 1827, which created tensions between US citizens and the Mexican government Slavery in Texas

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  1) What is an empresario?  2) Describe the Mexican constitution’s view on slavery according to the document. * In other words what line(s) provide us with evidence concerning the Mexican government’s view on slavery.  3) Analyze in what ways Mexico’s historical view of people is a contradiction. * In other words describe what life was like under Spanish rule, yet they allowed for slavery to exist in Texas. Why was this allowed? Exit ticket questions

 After Texas: Court Case in the U.S.- Dred Scott v. Sanford 1857  Sued for the freedom of his family (his wife, daughters, and himself).  Traveled with his master often to Free soil states so decided to argue that he was free according to the laws of Illinois. (where they moved)  However he was unsuccessful as the court decided 7-2 that slaves could not be citizens.  This confirmed that slaves were property and the right given by the U.S. constitution did not apply.

  he Fredonian Rebellion occurred when Haden Edwards, an empresario who received a contract from the Mexican government to settle land, claimed a part of East Texas as an independent entity. o Most Texans opposed the rebellion, including Steven F Austin o The event was minor but attracted a lot of attention in US newspapers that expressed worry over the Mexican government; the US tried to buy Texas many times, which offended Mexico Back in Texas: The Fredonian Rebellion

  The Mier y Teran Report surveyed conditions in Texas and made recommendations to the Mexican government that would reduce US influence in the region, including:  Discourage trade with US  Send soldiers to Texas to increase Mexican control  Encourage Europeans and Mexicans to settle in Texas to counter US population Mexican Government asks for a report

  Banned U.S. immigration to Texas  Made it illegal to bring more slaves to Texas  Suspended unfulfilled empresario contracts.  Began to Tax all U.S. Imports.  As a result Tejano and US settlers were angered because:  - They felt the regulations would hurt the economy.  They were upset that their friends and relatives from the U.S. could not join them in Texas. Law of April 6,1830

 Turtle Bayou Resolutions  Drafted by settlers after the Anahuac conflict that declared the conflict a defense of their rights, not a rebellion against Mexico.  Expressed support for General Santa Ana who was trying to overthrow the Mexican President Bustamante.

 1) How did Mier y Teran’s tour of Texas and report lead to the passage of the Law of April 6, 1830? a. It encouraged Mexico to take tighter control over its territory bordering the US b. It inspired the United States to attack Mexico c. It angered the Mexican government d. It suggested that the US should purchase Mexico 2) What was the purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions? a. To declare war on Mexico b. To explain the citizens’ actions as an act of rebellion c. To justify the citizens’ actions as a defense of their rights d. To ask for support from the US in an upcoming attack Exit ticket questions

 Meeting with Santa Anna  Santa Anna was elected president in  Stephen F. Austin attempted to separate Texas from Coahuila. (still wanted to be part of Mexico)  Stephen F. Austin wrote a letter to local government in San Antonio and was arrested because of this letter.