1. People/Events Supplement
Unit 6:
Chapter 12 Section 2

2. I. The Cordova Rebellion
After the Texas revolution some Mexicans living in Nacogdoches remained loyal to Mexico.
In the summer of 1838, Vicente Cordova gathered a group of 400 Native Americans and Mexican loyalists on the Angelina River. However, Before anything could happen the group was defeated by Texas forces.
The impact led to distrust of Mexicans and the urge to remove the Cherokees from Texas.

3. II. Chief ”Duwali” Bowles
Chief Bowles was ordered to lead the Cherokees out of Texas by Lamar.
When he refused, he was attacked & killed along with 100 others at the Battle of Neches near present-day Tyler.

4. III. Jose Antonio Navarro
Was the voice of the Tejano’s and tried to protect Tejano land and rights.
Lamar supporter and Houston critic
Was chosen as a commissioner on the Santa Fe Expedition
Later he served on the Texas Senate and helped write the State Constitution of 1845
Navarro County is named after him