1. Texas Revolution

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

3. Mexican Independence
Mexico gains their independence in 1821

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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