Journal Prompt Who was the “Father of Texas” and what did he hope to achieve? What were 4 of the necessary requirements for Anglo-American settlers in Texas? In your opinion, what are some possible issues that could arise between Anglo settlers and the Mexican government?

Revolutionary Period The Road to Revolution

Differences Arise Some settlers established their own : Newspapers schools Some settlers: Kept their own customs Did not become Catholic Mexican government officials worried that colonists were becoming too independent

Constitution of 1824 Mexico’s Constitution of 1824 established a states’ rights government, but did not protect religious freedom. Texans supported this type of government because it gave them more local control. Some Mexican nationalists were concerned that too many settlers from the U.S. and local control could cause colonists to seize Texas and join the U.S.

Fredonian Rebellion 1826 – After empressario Haden Edwards tried to remove Mexican and Cherokee settlers and change an election, Mexico revokes his land grant and orders him and his brother out of Texas. Edwards and others form Fredonian Republic and declare it free from Mexico. Stephen Austin’s militia joined Mexican troops to defeat the Fredonians Edwards quickly gives up and leaves Texas. Causes Mexican government further suspicion about Texas colonists.

The Mier y Teran Report An increasing number of settlers from the U.S. the Fredonian Rebellion, and the offer to buy Texas fueled concerns of the Mexican nationalists Mexico sent Manuel Meir y Teran, a commander in the Mexican army, to investigate the conditions in Texas

Mier y Teran Report Teran reported that the Anglo settlers outnumbered the Mexican settlers 10 to 1 Noted that the United States influence was growing in Texas Mexican President Vicente Guerrero responded by attempting to make Texas less attractive for future colonists

Law of April 6, 1830 Outlawed immigration to Texas from the U.S. Further outlawed importing of slaves. Placed custom duties, or tax, on goods brought into Texas from U.S. Sent Mexican troops to Texas Angered colonists and violated Constitution of 1824 Purpose was to control Texas colonists

Santa Anna’s Rise President Bustamante set up a strong national government against Constitution of 1824. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna launched a revolution against Bustamante in 1832. Texans, including Stephen F. Austin, supported Santa Anna’s revolution. In truth Santa Anna wanted all power in his government (centralist government)

Anahuac In May 1832, William B. Travis is arrested after embarrassing John Bradburn, a Mexican official. 150 settlers march towards Anahuac to demand his release. Bradburn says he will release Travis if the group retreats but once they do, he refuses.

Turtle Bayou Resolution The settlers camp near Turtle Bayou and draft a resolution while waiting for John Austin to return with a cannon. Pledge loyalty to Mexico and support for Santa Anna. Mexican official from Nacogdoches learns of the trouble and releases Travis and dismisses Bradburn.

Battle of Velasco John Austin loaded the cannon on a ship in Brazoria and sailed towards the Gulf. At Velasco, met by Mexican troops who refused to let them pass. First time fighting broke out between Texans and Mexican troops. Mexicans ran out of ammunition and surrendered. Ordered to return to Mexico.

Conventions of 1832 56 delegates met in San Felipe in Oct. 1832 to draft resolutions. Pledged support for Constitution of 1824 and asked for immigration from U.S. and repeal of custom duties. Also requested protection from indians and public schools. Finally, asked that the state of Coahuila y Tejas be divided so each have own government. Resolution refused

Convention of 1833 April 1, 1833, delegates met to draft same proposals but also drafted a constitution for the new Mexican state of Texas. Many took this as defiance of government.

Austin Arrested July 1833, SFA took resolutions to Mexico City. After waiting for response, sent letter to delegates to create own Texas government under Mexican union. Santa Anna agreed to many of Texans resolutions (except separate state). When returning, Austin arrested and accused of treason after Mexicans discover letter he wrote.

Conflict Increases After Mexican troops overthrow Texas government and arrest governor, William B. Travis attacks Mexican soldiers in Anahuac. After soldiers surrender, they are taken to San Antonio. General Martin Perfecto de Cos, brother-in-law of Santa Anna, demands Travis’ arrest.

Battle of Gonzalez While Cos marches to San Antonio to arrest Travis, a Mexican patrol heads to Gonzalez to seize a 6 pound cannon. 160 settlers rallied to protect the cannon and fired it at the Mexican soldiers. Flew “Come and Take It” flag. Mexicans return to San Antonio. First armed conflict of the Texas Revolution.

Battle of San Antonio In Oct. 1835, Austin leads group to San Antonio to attack Cos. After month long siege, Cos surrenders and agrees to give Texans all the money, supplies and arms held by Mexicans in San Antonio. Also agrees to never again oppose Constitution of 1824.