1. The Difficulties Begin 1823-1833 Chapter 8 Section 1
Growing Tensions
The Difficulties Begin
Chapter 8
Section 1

2. Differences Create Tension
Trade expands
Population grows
1820 – Federalists in charge – colonists left alone
1829 – Centralists in charge – new rules – colonists protest

3. The colonists were less independent and had to obey Mexican laws.
When the Centralist Party came to power, what changed for the colonists?
The colonists were less independent and had to obey Mexican laws.

4. Trouble Begins in East Texas
1826 – Haden Edwards awarded an empresario contract
People already there
Edwards HAS to recognize the rights of those with titles (most didn’t have titles)
Announced that ALL settlers must show title, move, or buy title from him

5. The Republic of Fredonia
Edwards forced to recognize previous settlers
Benjamin Edwards (Haden’s bro.) declares colony independent from Mex.
Alliance made with Cherokees
Invaded Nacogdoches (white flag bearing words – “Independence, Liberty, and Justice”
U.S. refuses to assist Edwards Brothers
Fredonian Revolt collapsed when Mexican troops arrived
Fredonians fled to Sabine River to U.S.

6. Mier y Terán Investigates
U.S. Ambassador Anthony Butler suggests selling Texas to U.S.
Reinforces Mexico’s fears
General Mier y Terán sent to investigate
Mier’s report
Strong American influence
Mexico must act at once or Texas is “lost forever.”
President of Mexico issues a decree to abolish slavery

7. Why was Anglo American influence so strong in East Texas at this time?
Anglo settlers outnumbered Mexican settlers by at least five to one.

8. The Law of April 6, 1830 Stopped immigration from U.S.
Suspended most incomplete empresario contracts
Encouraged immigration from Mexico and Europe
Set up new forts
Prevent smuggling
Prevent slave trade
Establishes custom duties (taxes) on goods made in foreign nations

9. Why did the Mexican government issue the Law of April 6, 1830?
To prevent U.S. domination of Texas

10. Causes and Effects of Mexican/Anglo Conflict
The State Colonization Law of 1825 encourages immigration
New Anglo American settlers far outnumber Mexican residents
Mier y Terán report warns possible loss of Texas
Effects
Law of April 6, 1830, Mexico forbids immigration from U.S.
New limits on trade with U.S. spark Anglo protests
Additional Mexican troops arrive in San Antonio

11. Rebellions 1831-1832 Chapter 8 Section 2
Growing Tensions
Rebellions
Chapter 8
Section 2

12. Settlers Protest at Anahuac
1st serious conflict over Mexico’s actions
John Davis Bradburn
Commander of Mexican garrison
accused of taking supplies
William B. Travis & Patrick C. Jack imprisoned
John Austin goes to Brazoria for a cannon

13. Turtle Bayou Resolutions June 13, 1832
Colonists declared loyalty to Mexico
Not rebelling against Mexican authority
Support Antonio López de Santa Anna (leading a revolt against Centralists)
Colonel José de las Piedras takes over Anahuac and releases Travis and Jack

14. Clash at Velasco June 26, 1832 John Austin get cannon
Mexican troops refuse to let Texans pass
Col. Domingo de Ugartechea fires upon Texans
Loss of life on both sides
Mexicans run out of ammunition and surrender

15. Conventions of 1832 & 1833 New group meets New people – Sam Houston
58 delegates meet in San Felipe de Austin
William H. Wharton, Rafael Manchola, Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin elected president of convention
Texas made separate Mexico state
U.S. immigration allowed
Exempt from import taxes
Improved educational facilities
Better protection from Indians
New group meets
New people – Sam Houston
Adopted same resolutions as 1832
Prepared a constitution for proposed Mexican state of Texas
S. F. Austin, Dr. James B. Miller, and Erasmo Seguin sent to Mexico
Austin goes alone

16. Increased Tensions 1833-1835 Chapter 8 Section 3
Growing Tensions
Increased Tensions
Chapter 8
Section 3

17. Austin’s Mission is Stalled
Leaves San Felipe – goes to Mexico
Santa Anna govt. is unorganized
Cholera epidemic in Mexico City
Frustrated, Austin writes back to Texas encouraging the formation of its own govt.

18. Austin is Imprisoned and Released
Santa Anna agrees to some of Austin’s requests
No Texas statehood
Repeals law restricting immigration from U.S.
Improves court and postal systems
Austin leaves for Texas – arrested for previous letter encouraging Texas to establish its own govt.
Remained in prison for one year (Dec )
After released, forced to stay in Mexico City until July 1835

19. Reforms Begin in Texas Cholera and malaria epidemics
Santa Anna’s reforms begin
English is official language in business deals
Increase number of govt. representatives
Improve court systems
Religious tolerance

20. Trouble Erupts Again Problems in Anahuac again
Captain Antonio Tenorio – garrison commander
Andrew Briscoe argued over customs duties (taxes)
Briscoe arrested – Travis and group force Tenorio to release Briscoe and leave Texas
Some Texans disagreed with Travis’ actions
Offered letter of apology to General Martín Perfecto de Cós (Santa Anna’s brother-in-law and commander of Mexican forces in Texas/Coahuila)

21. General Cós Rejects the Apology
Apology refused
Cós demands arrests of those involved
Santa Anna switched from Federalist to Centralist
Cós takes troops to Texas to arrest those he considered disloyal
William B. Travis
Lorenzo de Zavala

22. Texans Call for a Consultation
Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos to discuss Cós and his desire for arrests
Consultation (consulting the people on what to do)
Peace Party
Feared Consultation would cause trouble
Only “prepare for war – if war is inevitable
Hoped Austin would oppose Consultation
War Party
Wanted immediate declaration of independence – even if it meant war
Austin approved Consultation – convinced Santa Anna is a dictator