Bell Ringer 10/1 1.Agenda 2.What political party in Mexico supported the Constitution of 1824? (complete sentence)

Federalist, because the constitution of 1824 spread the power of government to the states and the federalist agreed with that.

Events Leading to the Texas Revolution

Federalist The Federalists supported the Constitution of 1824 The Federalists felt the power of the government should be with the states/people Mezitzos, some Criollos

Centralist The Centralists were against the Constitution of 1824 The Centralists felt the power of government should be located in the central government, in the hands of a few Penninsulares, some Criollos

Constitution of 1824 The Constitution of 1824 put most of the power in the State Governments What was the Constitution of 1824 modeled after? It was modeled after the US Constitution

Fredonian Rebellion Who was the leader? – Haden Edwards Why did he choose to revolt from Mexico? – His empresario contract was revoked What is significant about the Fredonian Rebellion? – First attempt to make Texas an independent country

Fredonian Rebellion Mexico was _________________ of another rebellion so… ______________________

Fredonian Rebellion Mexico was __afraid__ of another rebellion so… ______________________

Fredonian Rebellion Mexico was ___afraid_____ of another rebellion so… _Mier y Teran Investigates_

Mier y Teran wrote a ______________ on what he found. Mexico used his report to create the… Mier y Teran Investigates Report Why was Mier y Teran sent to investigate Texas? – He found there was a very large American Influence – Texas is ready for a Revolution – They were not following the colonization laws

Law of April 6, 1830 What did the Law of April 6 do? – Forces sent to Texas – Immigration is ended – Suspension of empresario contracts – Trade and Taxation – Slavery is abolished What was the purpose of the Law of April 6? – Increase the Influence of Mexico – Decrease Influence of United States

The _______________________ made Texans angry. They decided to ____________ by creating the… Law of April 6, 1830 ______________________ protest Law of April 6 Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Three men were arrested for arguing with a Mexican official (William B Travis) Many Texans felt that this official abused his power Texans created the Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Turtle Bayou Resolutions Stated that Texans were not revolting They supported Santa Anna and Federalist They supported Constitution of 1824

The __________________ of the Texans were not answered so they decided to hold the… Turtle Bayou Resolutions ______________________ demands Convention of 1833

Met to discuss issues facing Texas and make requests They wanted: Better mail Improved defense against Native Americans The right to use English Resume immigration Money for schools Texas as a separate state

Convention of 1833 After creating their requests the convention sent Stephen F Austin to take these to Santa Anna and the Mexican Government Why do you think Stephen F Austin was chosen to deliver the requests?

Texans supported the _________________________________ and the Federalist Party. Santa Anna then… Convention of 1833 ______________________ Constitution of 1824 Santa Anna switches to Centralist

Santa Anna Switches Santa Anna switches from Federalist to Centralist Santa Anna abolishes Constitution of 1824 How do you think the Texans felt about Santa Anna switching to the Centralist party and abolishing the Constitution of 1824?

Stephen F Austin told Santa Anna how ____________ felt they were being treated. As a result… Santa Anna switches to Centralist ______________________ Texans Stephen F Austin is Arrested

SFA was imprisoned over a year after telling Texans to begin forming a state government Why would this anger Texans?

What event do you feel is the most important in leading Texas to a Revolution? Explain. (One complete sentence)