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Unit 5/6 Texas Rebellion Flashcards

1
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What were the two political parties in Mexico

A

Federalists and Centralists

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2
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Which Political Party did Texans like and why?

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Federalists, Texans had relative freedom under them

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3
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Who was Haden Edwards? What problems did he have?

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An empressario given a land grant to settle 800 families. When he arrived, there was already people living in the area.

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4
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What did Haden Edwards do to solve his problems?

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Made settlers show titles to the land.

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5
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What was the Fredonia Rebellion

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A conflict between the Edwards brothers and the Mexican Government, sparked when Haden Edwards land grant was stripped, and Edwards made the Republic of Fredonia, and seized the fort at Nacogdoches.

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6
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What was the outcome of the Fredonia Rebellion?

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The Mexicans won, and Haden Edwards was sent back to the U.S

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7
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What did the Fredonia Rebellion confirm for the Mexicans?

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The U.S was trying to take over Texas.

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8
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Who was sent to inspect Texas settlements after the Fredonia Rebellion

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Mier y Teran

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9
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What did Mier y Teran say about Americans and Texans?

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Americans outnumbered Texans 10 to 1

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10
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What was the goal of the Law of April 6,1830 and what was the reaction of Texans

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Stop immigration from U.S to Texas. Texans were furious with the new restrictions

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11
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What were the provisions of the Law of April 6,1830

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1.Immigrants from the U.S. are banned
2.All empresario contracts that aren’t completed, are cancelled
3.Encouraged Mexican & European immigration
4.Outlawed slavery in Texas
5.Added more Mexican soldiers/forts in Texas
6.Added taxes to ALL foreign goods entering Texas

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12
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Who did the Texans fight with at Anahuac

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John Davis Bradburn

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13
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What did the Texans fight over at Anahuac

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  1. Taxes on imported goods from the U.S
    2.Taking supplies intended for the settlements
  2. No returning runaway slaves
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14
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Settlers camped at the Turtle Bayou said they were loyal to:

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Mexico, Mexican Federalists and Santa Anna

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15
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Who were the leaders of the Texans and Mexicans at the Battle of Velasco.

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John Austin(Texas)
Urgatechea (Mexico)

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16
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Who won the Battle of Velasco?

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Texas

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17
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Why did the Mexicans lose the Battle of Velasco

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They ran out of Ammunition

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18
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How did Santa Anna gain the support of Texans to become president of Mexico

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He claimed to be Federalist

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19
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What were the delegates discussing in 1832 and 1833 (Conventions of 1832 and 1833)

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To discuss changes they wanted from the Mexican Gov.

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20
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What requests were made at the conventions of 1832 and ‘33?

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A: Resume Immigration
B: No more import taxes on Texas
C: Separate Statehood for Texas

21
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Why was Stephen F. Austin in Mexico?

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to deliver request changes from the conventions

22
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Why was Stephen F. Austin frustrated with Santa Anna?

A

He delayed their meeting

23
Q

Who’s actions were viewed as rebellious by the Mexican Government?

A

Stephen F. Austin

24
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At first, Stephen F. Austin thought that Texas could work with Mexico, but what did Austin eventually think of Santa Anna?

A

A dictator

25
Q

Who threw away the Constitution of 1824, AND sent his brother in law to deal with Texas

A

Santa Anna

26
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Who was Santa Anna’s Brother?

A

Perfecto de Cos

27
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Summarize the battle of Velasco

A

John Austin obtained a cannon, Ugartechea attempted to stop him and a fight broke out, but surrendered due to no ammunition.

28
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What was the Second Affair at Anahuac (hint it involves a not so funny prank)

A

Back at Anahuac were complaints of unfair complaints, Andrew Briscoe was arrested for playing a trick on a Mexican Official.

29
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Summarize the Battle of Gonzales

A

Mexico wanted all the weapons back from Texas, Texas said no, used a cannon granted by Mexico firing at them, saying “come and get it” Mexican troops surrendered.

30
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Summarize the Battle of Goliad

A

Texians arrived at Goliad after finishing off Gonzales, and seized all of the weapons from the Mexicans.

31
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What was the Siege of Bexar?

A

Texans attempted to trap the Mexican and make them run out of supplies

32
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Was the Siege of Bexar successful?

A

Yes

33
Q

How many soldiers did General Cos have inside Bexar

A

750

34
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What were the Texans trying to decide at the Consultation?

A

To stay with Mexico and restore the Constitution of 1824, or become independent. (War and Peace parties)

35
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Who won at the Consultation

A

Peace Party (people who wanted NO independence and wanted to stay with Mexico while restoring the Constitution of 1824

36
Q

Who was the Governor, Lt. Governor and General Council in the provisional government and what party they were apart of.

A

Henry Smith (War Party) Governor
James Robinson (Peace Party)Lt. Gov.
(Peace Party)General Council

37
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What was the grass fight?

A

Texans were warned that Mexicans were trying to smuggle things like silver into San Antonio, when they seized the train all there was was grass to feed the horses.

38
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What did the Grass fight mean for the Texans

A

The siege of Bexar worked!

39
Q

Who led the Battle of San Antonio? How long did it last?

A

Ben Milam, about 4 days

40
Q

What did Cos agree to when he surrendered?

A

Never Fight Texas Again
Leave the Constitution of 1824 alone

41
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Why was the surrender of general Cos a big deal?

A

No More Mexican troops on Texas Soil Baby!

42
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How did Santa Anna deal with general Cos surrendering?

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Really mad, went to Texas with an army and got their in about March. Was bad as Texans were expecting them to come in around May.

43
Q

What were the two priorities of the Convention of 1836

A

Texas gain independence
Set up new temporary Gov.

44
Q

When was the Texas Declaration of 1836 made? What was the documents purpose. Who was it made by?

A

March 2. 1836
Listed their grievances against Santa Anna and officially declared Texas Independent
George Childress

45
Q

When was the Texas Constitution Made? What was the purpose of it? Which Constitution did it borrow heavily from?

A

March 16, 1836

Borrowed heavily from the U.S. Constitution

Established a government that gave them the freedom they wanted.

46
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What two documents were made at the Convention of 1836?

A

Texas Declaration of Independence and Texas Constitution

47
Q

What was the ad interim Gov?

A

A temporary Government during the Rebellion

48
Q

Who was in the Ad Interim Gov?

A

President: David G Burnet
VP: Lorenzo de Zavala
Commander of Army: Sam Houston

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