unit 5 flashcards
Fredonian Rebellion
Edward and his supporters declared independence from Mexico and the land near Nacogdoches became the Fredonian Republic. Stephen F Austin sided with the Mexican gov. This confirmed the fear of Mexican officials that Americans were trying to take Texas.
Mier Y Teran Report
He went to inspect Texas settlements, he reported back to Mexico that American settlers outnumbered Mexican settlers 10:1.
Law of April 6th
1: Immigrants from the U.s are bannend
2: All impresarios contracts that aren’t completed are canceled
3: Encouraged Mexican and European Immigrants
4: Outlawed slavery in Texas
5: Added more Mexican settlers
6: added taxes and duty to ALL foreign goods entering Texas
Centralist party
wants the central gov to have power
Federalist party
Wants the gov to give the states the power
Stephen F. Austin
Was a guy who got imprisoned for “ Planning against the Mexican gov “
Turtle bayou resolutions
1: Pledged their allegiance to Mexucab Federalist
2: They said their actions were against Bradburn, not Mexico
3: Stated their loyalty to Santa Anna
Battle of Velasco
John Austin got a cannon, Ugartechea stopped him and a fight broke out. Ugartechea surrendered.
Santa Anna
Is a dictator who became president and was elected by the Federalists.
convention of 1833
1: Resumes US immagration
2: Texas to be exempt from import taxes
3: Separate statehood for Texas
an order that has the force of law
decree
a tax on imported goods
duty
the buying and selling of goods and serves
commerce
to bring goods in from a foreign country
import
a minor fight ussualy during wartime
skirmish
