Texas History Chapter 10.4: The Move toward War
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?
Mexico Tightens Control 1834: Santa Anna violates the Constitution of 1824 by centralizing power
Mexico Tightens Control
Mexico Tightens Control January 1835: Santa Anna sends more troops and customs collectors to Texas Texans unhappy with troop increases
Mexico Tightens Control Santa Anna grants some requests: Legalizes immigration from US Removes some 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 angered—believed they were paying a higher share of taxes Arrest of Andrew Briscoe increases agitation Andrew Briscoe
Mexico Tightens Control William B. Travis leads an attack on Anahuac Travis’ action disturbed may Texans William B. Travis
Mexico Tightens Control General Cos orders arrest of Travis Orders troop increases in Texas General Martin Perfecto de Cos
General Cos orders a military trial for Travis Debating War & Peace General Cos orders a military trial for Travis Cos’ order upsets Texans—believe in trial by jury
Debating War & 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 Debating War & Peace Texans debate how to respond Faction—group
Debating War & Peace Peace Faction War Faction
Debating War & Peace Imprisonment had changed Austin’s views Urged Texans to unite against Santa Anna No choice but war
Santa Anna Texas Response Conflict at Anahuac Texas Response Texans Call for War