1. GROWING TENSIONS
Texas History, Ch. 8

2. 1820s TEXAS SETTLEMENTS
Texas’ economy was closely tied to the economy of the United States, since most immigrants to Texas came from there.

3. HADEN EDWARDS
Haden Edwards was awarded contract in East Texas, near Nacogdoches
Edwards found that settlers were already living on his lands.

4. REPUBLIC OF FREDONIA
Edwards’ brother, Benjamin, and a small group of settlers took over the Old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches
They proclaimed themselves an independent country from Mexico.

5. REPUBLIC OF FREDONIA
Mexican soldiers were sent to put down the revolt. Most Fredonians fled back into the U.S. The Mexican government began to distrust Anglo settlers.

6. OLD STONE FORT
Nacogdoches was the site of the 1st clash between colonists and Mexican authorities.

7. Investigation into Revolt
Mexican soldiers were sent to Nacogdoches to prevent new uprisings.
Colonel Mier y Teran observed that the Anglo American influence was strong, as settlers from the U.S. outnumbered Mexican settlers.

8. NEW LAWS
In 1829, the president of Mexico issued a decree, or order that has the force of law, abolishing slavery in both Mexico and Texas.
Texans wanted to be exempt, or excused, from this decree.
Law never put into effect, but raised fears among Anglo-American slaveholders.

9. LAW OF APRIL 6, 1830 New forts created
Custom duties were placed on American goods
Empresario contracts were suspended
The purpose of the law was to deny further Anglo-American influence in East Texas

10. LAW OF APRIL 6, 1830
Ended all immigration from the United States

11. ANAHUAC Port and Mexican garrison that controlled commerce into Mexico
Commanded by John Davis Bradburn

12. ANAHUAC
Bradburn was unpopular with the settlers; he arrested Travis and Jack for interfering with the collection of import taxes.

13. ANAHUAC
The Mexican commander of Nacogdoches garrison sided with settlers and removed Bradburn from command.

14. BATTLE OF VELASCO
John Austin traveled to get a cannon to fight against Bradburn at Anahuac.
Mexican troops under Col. Ugartechea thought Austin was a rebel.

15. BATTLE OF VELASCO
The two groups fought; Ugartechea and his troops surrendered.

16. TURTLE BAYOU RESOLUTIONS
While waiting for John Austin’s return, colonists adopted a resolution declaring their loyalty to Mexico.

17. TURTLE BAYOU RESOLUTIONS
A resolution is a formal statement.

18. MEXICAN REVOLUTION
Santa Anna was popular with the colonists because he declared he was a Federalist.
Anastasio Bustamente was the unpopular Centralist President of Mexico.

19. CONVENTIONS OF
Delegates met at San Felipe and resolved that Texas become a separate Mexican state
Prepared a constitution for the proposed state

20. CONVENTIONS OF 1832, 1833
Austin traveled to Mexico City to meet with Santa Anna.

21. AUSTIN IS ARRESTED
Austin spent a year in jail in Mexico City
Cos claimed Santa Anna now rejected the Constitution of 1824.
On his return to Texas, Austin was arrested in Saltillo for a letter he had written to authorities in San Antonio

22. MARTIN DE COS Commander of Mexican forces in Coahuila
Brother-in-law of Santa Anna
Wanted to arrest Texas leaders

23. CONSULTATION OF 1835
Texas colonists concerned about the situation and called for a convention at Washington-On-The-Brazos.

24. WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS

25. Peace Party vs. War Party
Stephen F. Austin returned from Mexico and told delegates to prepare for war.
“War is our only resource.”

26. TEXAS in 1835
Austin approved the actions of the Consultation because he thought Santa Anna was becoming a dictator.

27. REVIEW QUESTIONS

28. REVIEW QUESTION Where was the Consultation of 1835 held? Mexico City
Washington-on-the-Brazos
San Felipe

29. Washington-On-The-Brazos
answer
Washington-On-The-Brazos

30. REVIEW QUESTION Austin said, “War is our only resource!” Why?
He thought war would help the economy
He believed Santa Anna had become a dictator
He believed war was the only way for Texas to stay apart from Mexico

31. He believed Santa Anna had become a dictator
answer
He believed Santa Anna had become a dictator

32. REVIEW QUESTION
With which country’s economy was Texas most closely tied?
United States
France
Spain

33. answer
The United States

34. REVIEW QUESTION The Law of April 6, 1830 Mexican Constitution of 1824
What action suspended empresario contracts and immigration to Texas from the U.S.?
The Law of April 6, 1830
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Consultation of

35. answer
Law of April 6, 1830

36. REVIEW QUESTION What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
To eliminate import taxes
To deny Spanish occupation
To deny further Anglo-American influence in Texas

37. To deny further Anglo-American influence in Texas.
answer
To deny further Anglo-American influence in Texas.

38. REVIEW QUESTION Who was Martin de Cos?
Representative to the Coahuila y Tejas legislature
Commander of Mexican forces in Coahuila
Governor of Mexico

39. Commander of Mexican forces in Coahuila
answer
Commander of Mexican forces in Coahuila

40. REVIEW QUESTION
Why was Santa Anna initially popular with the Texas colonists?
He declared himself a Centralist
He declared himself a Republican
He declared himself a Federalist

41. Santa Anna declared he was a Federalist.
answer
Santa Anna declared he was a Federalist.

42. REVIEW QUESTION What did the 1829 decree do?
Ended immigration to Texas
Ended slavery in Mexico, but not in Texas
Ended slavery in both Mexico and Texas

43. It abolished slavery in Mexico, but not in Texas
answer
It abolished slavery in Mexico, but not in Texas

44. REVIEW QUESTION
What did Empressario Haden Edwards find upon his arrival in Nacogdoches in East Texas?
A Native American village
A fertile wilderness
People already living on the land

45. People were already living on the land.
answer
People were already living on the land.

46. REVIEW QUESTION
Why did Benjamin Edwards seize the Old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches?
To frighten Native Americans
To revolt against Austin’s colony
To declare independence from Mexico

47. To declare independence from Mexico
answer
To declare independence from Mexico

48. REVIEW QUESTION What happened as a result of the Fredonian Revolt?
The U.S. lost interest in Texas
The Mexican government began to distrust Anglo settlers
Fredonia gained its independence

49. The Mexican government began to distrust Anglo settlers
answer
The Mexican government began to distrust Anglo settlers

50. REVIEW QUESTION
Where was the site of the 1st clash between Texas colonists and Mexican troops?
Nacogdoches
Republic of Fredonia
Washington-on-the-Brazos

51. The Old Stone Fort at Nacogdoches.
answer
The Old Stone Fort at Nacogdoches.

52. REVIEW QUESTION What were the Turtle Bay Resolutions?
Document that Santa Anna promised to support
Constitution for the proposed Mexican state of Texas
Statements in which colonists declared loyalty to Mexico

53. Statements in which colonists declared loyalty to Mexico
answer
Statements in which colonists declared loyalty to Mexico

54. REVIEW QUESTION
After Mier y Teran and 200 Mexican soldiers put down the revolt at Fredonia, what did he observe?
Anglo American influence was strong
Settlers were mostly Catholic
Settlers owned no slaves

55. Mier y Teran observed that the Anglo-America influence was strong.
answer
Mier y Teran observed that the Anglo-America influence was strong.

56. REVIEW QUESTION
Why did Ugartechea try to arrest John Austin at the Battle of Velasco?
Austin refused to pay customs duties
Ugartechea thought Austin was a rebel
There was a warrant for Austin’s arrest

57. Ugartechea thought Austin was a rebel.
answer
Ugartechea thought Austin was a rebel.

58. REVIEW QUESTION
Where were the conventions of 1832 and 1833 held? What was resolved in 1833?
San Felipe; to declare Texas a separate Mexican state
Washington-on-the-Brazos; to end Mexican rule in Texas
Nacogdoches; to accept the Mexican constitution

59. San Felipe; to declare Texas a separate Mexican state
answer
San Felipe; to declare Texas a separate Mexican state

60. REVIEW QUESTION What is an order that has the force of law? Rule
Constitution
Decree

61. answer
Decree

62. REVIEW QUESTION
Who was arrested for writing a letter to authorities in San Antonio?
Patrick C. Jack
Stephen F. Austin
Haden Edwards

63. answer
Stephen F. Austin

64. REVIEW QUESTION Who was the Centralist President of Mexico?
Martin de Cos
Santa Anna
Anastasio Bustamante

65. answer
Anastasio Bustamente

66. REVIEW QUESTION
What is a “formal statement?”
Order
Decree
Resolution

67. answer
Resolution

68. REVIEW QUESTION What was the issue causing trouble in Anahuac in 1835?
Collection of import taxes
Imprisonment of Austin
Trade with Native Americans

69. Collection of import taxes
answer
Collection of import taxes

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