Texas Revolution

S.F.A Stephen F. Austin – empresario - brought in the OLD 300 Father of Texas

Mexican Independence Mexico gains their independence in 1821

Mexican Constitution of 1824 Augustin de Iturbide Created constitution similar to U.S. Articles of Confederation Federative republic – state governments had power Mexican Nationalists feared U.S. would annex Texas – pushed for central government

Fredonian Rebellion Haden Edwards - Empresario – Nacogdoches Edwards led newcomers in declaring East Texas the independent Republic of Fredonia Perished before a battle could even be fought Mexico suspects U.S. behind revolt

John Quincy Adams Election in 1828 Sent Joel R. Poinsett to offer to purchase Texas Mexico offended – kicked him out

Mier y Teran Report José Manuel Rafael Simeón de Mier y Terán Reported that Anglo-Americans outnumbered Mexicans in Texas 10 to 1 Recommended closure to further immigration from the U.S. Increased immigration from Mexico Tighter trade controls

Law of April 6, 1830 Mexican Congress passed law to address crisis in Texas Law – closed immigration from the U.S. gave legislative authority to ending slavery Encouraged immigration from other nations Placed agents in Texas – report on conditions Customs collections enforced