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Texas Revolution

Texas Revolution. S.F.A. Stephen F. Austin – empresario - brought in the OLD 300 Father of Texas. Mexican Independence. Mexico gains their independence in 1821. Mexican Constitution of 1824. Augustin de Iturbide Created constitution similar to U.S. Articles of Confederation

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Texas Revolution

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  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 • Augustinde 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

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