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Road to Rebellion TEXAS HISTORY CHAPTER 10 Fredonian Rebellion Empresario Haden Edwards had a contract to settle families near Nacogdoches, but lost the contract after conflict arose among his settlers. Edwards and his supporters issued the Fredonian Declaration of Independence from Mexico. Fredonian Rebellion Most settlers opposed the Fredonian Rebellion. Edwards and his supporters fled when they learned the Texas militia and Mexican army were coming. The first conflict between Texas and Mexico, the Fredonian Rebellion was considered a failure. Mier y Teran Report Mexican General Mier y Teran warned Mexico of the growing American influence in East Texas. Mier y Teran Report He recommended: Increasing trade between Mexico and Texas Sending soldiers to Texas to increase Mexico’s control of the region Encouraging more Europeans and Mexicans to settle in Texas Law of April 6, 1830 The main purpose of the law was to stop U.S. immigration to Texas and to strictly control the American presence. Law of April 6, 1830 The law stated: Settlers could no longer bring slaves to Texas Empressario contracts were suspended Military bases were built along the border Law of April 6, 1830 Stephen F. Austin and Green DeWitt were allowed to keep their contracts because their contracts with Mexico had already been fulfilled. Tensions at Anahuac Residents became angry when the Mexican government began collecting customs duties (taxes) on imports from the U.S. Turtle Bayou Resolutions Anahuac residents wrote the resolutions to the Mexican government stating that they were not rebelling against Mexico. They were simply defending their rights and the Constitution. Battle of Velasco After tensions at Anahuac were over, Mexican Colonel Ugartechea refused to let a group of Texas rebels pass with a cannon. Fighting broke out, ending when the Mexican soldiers ran out of ammunition and surrendered. Santa Anna becomes President Santa Anna defeated Bustamente’s forces and came to power in 1833. Texas settlers were excited because Santa Anna had promised to restore the Constitution of 1824. Convention of 1832 After Santa Anna became President, Texans called a convention to discuss possible reforms to government policies and to write resolutions regarding several Texas affairs. Convention of 1832 Resolutions included: Allow legal immigration from the U.S. Texas to become a separate Mexican state Customs duties be removed Land provided for public schools Convention of 1832 However, the resolutions were never presented to Mexican officials because San Antonio did not send a delegate and refused to participate in the convention. Convention of 1833 The next year, another Convention was held and resolutions passed. Stephen F. Austin was chosen to go to Mexico and present the new resolutions to Santa Anna. Austin is arrested Once in Mexico to present the resolutions, Austin was arrested for trying to challenge Mexican authority. After his arrest, Austin began to support the cause for Texas independence from Mexico. Mexico Tightens Control Santa Anna refused to approve that Texas would become its own state. He also violated his pledge to restore the Constitution of 1824 when he began to strengthen the central government. Texas Revolution Begins.

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