Texas History Chapter 10 Section 1 Political Unrest

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Texas History Chapter 10 Section 1: Political Unrest in Texas Main Ideas • The

Texas History Chapter 10 Section 1: Political Unrest in Texas Main Ideas • The Fredonian Rebellion was an attempt to create an independent republic in East Texas. • General Mier y Tera n toured Texas and concluded that American influence in the area was too strong. • The Law of April 6, 1830, banned American immigration to Texas. Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 1: The Fredonian Rebellion was an attempt to

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 1: The Fredonian Rebellion was an attempt to create an independent republic in East Texas. Conflict Over Land Titles and Mexico’s Response • Mexican government cancels Edwards’s land contracts • General Mier y Terán is sent on a tour of Texas • Conflict arise over land titles in Edwards’s colony • Fredonian Rebellion put down by Mexican government • Mexican officials fear they are losing control of Texas • S. F. Austin and others Texans oppose the Fredonian Rebellion • Edwards’s receives an empresario contract in East Texas • Benjamin Edwards declares the Republic of Fredonia and captures Nacogdoches Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 2: General Mier y Tera n toured Texas

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 2: General Mier y Tera n toured Texas and concluded that American influence in the area was too strong. General Mier y Tera n’s Conclusions on Texas • Trade should increase between Texas and Mexico • More Mexican soldiers should be sent to Texas • Encourage more Mexicans and Europeans to settle in Texas Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 3: The Law of April 6, 1830, banned

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 3: The Law of April 6, 1830, banned American immigration to Texas. Why Mexico Passed the Law of April 6, 1830 and Texans’ Reaction • Mexican government hoped to issue new contracts to bring more Mexicans and • • Catholic families rather than U. S. immigrants. Government passed new custom duties on U. S. imports to raise more money Mexican government hoped the new law would strengthen Mexico’s control over Texas Law angered many Tejano and U. S. settlers who feared the new law would hurt the growing Texas economy Many were upset that friends and relatives in the U. S. would not move to Texas Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Section 2: Tensions Grow Main Ideas • Tension between officials

Texas History Chapter 10 Section 2: Tensions Grow Main Ideas • Tension between officials and Texans at Anahuac led to conflict. • The Turtle Bayou Resolutions declared Texas support for the Mexican government. Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 1: Tension between officials and Texans at Anahuac

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 1: Tension between officials and Texans at Anahuac led to conflict. Events Leading to Anahuac • Anahuac established in fall 1830 • Fisher demands that all ships pay customs at Anahuac November 1831 • Bradburn arrests William B. Travis, Patrick Jack, and others Spring 1832 • Turtle Bayou Resolutions June 13, 1832 • Battle of Velasco June 26 -29, 1832 Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 2: The Turtle Bayou Resolutions declared Texas support

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 2: The Turtle Bayou Resolutions declared Texas support for the Mexican government. Reasons for the Writing of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions • Bradburn’s arrest of some Texans and his refusal to release them • Colonists wanted to express their reasons for rebellion • Colonists wanted to reassure the government of their loyalty Causes for the Violence at Velasco • Refusal by Mexican officials to allow the rebels to pass at Velasco • Arrests at Anahuac Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Section 3: Conventions and Petitions Main Ideas • Texans hoped

Texas History Chapter 10 Section 3: Conventions and Petitions Main Ideas • Texans hoped that a new government in Mexico would lead to changes in Texas. • The Conventions of 1832 and 1833 requested changes in immigration policy and • statehood for Texas. Stephen F. Austin was arrested while in Mexico to present the Convention of 1833’s requests. Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 1: Texans hoped that a new government in

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 1: Texans hoped that a new government in Mexico would lead to changes in Texas. Texans Hoped the Constitution of 1824 Would Be Restored • Some Texans liked its federalist principles • This constitution gave Texans strong local control in government Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 2: The Conventions of 1832 and 1833 requested

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 2: The Conventions of 1832 and 1833 requested changes in immigration policy and statehood for Texas. What the Convention of 1832 Hoped to Achieve • Allow U. S. immigration • Make Texas a separate state • Exempt Texas from custom duties for three years • Provide land for public schools What the Convention of 1833 Hoped to Achieve • Many of the same principles as the Constitution of 1832 • Proposed a constitution for Texas Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 3: Stephen F. Austin was arrested while in

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 3: Stephen F. Austin was arrested while in Mexico to present the Convention of 1833’s requests. Austin’s Arrest Troubles Texans • Santa Anna denies Austin’s request to separate Texas and Coahuila • Arrested in Saltillo in January 1833; released in December 1834 • Not permitted to return to Texas until July 1835 Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Section 4: The Move toward War Main Ideas • Under

Texas History Chapter 10 Section 4: The Move toward War Main Ideas • Under Santa Anna, the Mexican government began to tighten its control of Texas. • Frustrated, some Texans began to call for war. Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 1: Under Santa Anna, the Mexican government began

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 1: Under Santa Anna, the Mexican government began to tighten its control of Texas. Mexican Government’s Policies Increase Tension • Santa Anna violates the Constitution of 1824 by strengthening the central • government Santa Anna sent more troops and customs collectors to Texas Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 2: Frustrated, some Texans began to call for

Texas History Chapter 10 Main Idea 2: Frustrated, some Texans began to call for war. A Call for War • Mexico begins collecting customs duties at Anahuac • Arrest of Andrew Briscoe • Cos orders arrest of leaders of attack and sends more troops to Texas • Austin advises that war is the only choice Next Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company