What has Stephen F. Austin’s attitude towards Mexico been thus far? Bellwork What has Stephen F. Austin’s attitude towards Mexico been thus far?
Prelude to Revolution: The Move toward War Wayne Davidson M. Ed Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts
Mexico Tightens Control 1834: Santa Ana violates the Constitution of 1824 by betraying the Federalists and centralizing power
Federalism vs. Centralism
Santa Anna Tightens His Grip January 1835: Santa Anna sends more troops and customs collectors to Texas Texians are VERY unhappy with the troop increases
Santa Anna Tightens His Grip Santa Anna does grant some of the requests of the Convention of 1833: Legalizes immigration from U.S. Removes some of the tariffs
Mexico Tightens Control Spring,1835: Taxes begin to be collected again at Anahuac Taxes had not been collected at Anahuac since 1832
Mexico Tightens Control Texans at Anahuac are angered-they believed that they were paying a higher share of taxes. The arrest of local merchant Andrew Briscoe, who was also a “War Party” advocate, increases the agitation. Andrew Briscoe
Mexico Tightens Control William B. Travis leads an attack on Anahuac. Travis’ action disturbed many Texians William B. Travis
Mexico Tightens Control Santa Anna places General Martin Perfecto de Cos in command of the Mexican Army in Texas after the suicide of General Mier y Teran. General Cos orders the arrest of Travis. He then goes on to increase troop levels within Texas. Mexican General Martin Perfecto de Cos
Debating War and Peace General Cos orders a military trial for Travis Cos’ order upsets Texans- they believe that any trial be a. trial by jury
Debating War and Peace William Wharton calls for a convention to discuss issues. Decide to have another convention, known as the Consultation William Wharton
Texans debate how to respond Faction-group Debating War and Peace Texans debate how to respond Faction-group
Debating War and Peace Peace Faction War Faction
Debating War and Peace Imprisonment had changed Austin’s views Urged Texans to unite against Santa Anna No choice but war