1. The Road to Revolution Difficulties with Mexico Guiding Question: What caused tensions between the Anglo American Settlers in Texas and the Mexican government?

2. Changes in Government The national Mexican government changes into a Centralist government.The national Mexican government changes into a Centralist government. Reduced power to the statesReduced power to the states More power in Mexico CityMore power in Mexico City Texans are worried about losing their relative freedom.Texans are worried about losing their relative freedom.

3. Fredonian Rebellion The Edwards Brothers get into a land dispute with the Mexican government.The Edwards Brothers get into a land dispute with the Mexican government. The brothers declare a new independent country: the Fredonian Republic.The brothers declare a new independent country: the Fredonian Republic. Stephen F. Austin and USA sides with the Mexican government and the rebellion collapses.Stephen F. Austin and USA sides with the Mexican government and the rebellion collapses.

4. Mier y Teran Report The Fredonian Rebellion and other signs were worrying the Mexican government about Texas.The Fredonian Rebellion and other signs were worrying the Mexican government about Texas. An Inspector was sent throughout Texas to report. General Mier y Teran reported that prompt action was need to keep Texas in Mexico.An Inspector was sent throughout Texas to report. General Mier y Teran reported that prompt action was need to keep Texas in Mexico.

5. Mier y Teran Report - 2 Recommendations:Recommendations: Place troops around settlementsPlace troops around settlements Attract more Mexican and other European settlers to Texas.Attract more Mexican and other European settlers to Texas. Develop more trade between Texas and the rest of Mexico.Develop more trade between Texas and the rest of Mexico. Led to the Law of April 6, 1830Led to the Law of April 6, 1830

6. The Law of April 6, 1830 Designed to keep Texas in Mexico and away from USA.Designed to keep Texas in Mexico and away from USA. Stopped all immigration from USAStopped all immigration from USA Set up new fortsSet up new forts Placed duties on goods made in foreigh nations.Placed duties on goods made in foreigh nations. Combined with the ban of slavery, it alarmed Texans.Combined with the ban of slavery, it alarmed Texans.

7. The Road to Revolution Difficulties with Mexico Guiding Question: What events brought about the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

8. Trouble at Anahuac Colonel Bradburn of the Mexican Army tried to enforce tariffs in Anahuac.Colonel Bradburn of the Mexican Army tried to enforce tariffs in Anahuac. Arrested William B. Travis and Patrick JackArrested William B. Travis and Patrick Jack Settlers from other towns started marching to Anahuac and there are a few skirmishes.Settlers from other towns started marching to Anahuac and there are a few skirmishes. The settlers camping at Turtle Bayou send people back to Brazoria to get a cannon.The settlers camping at Turtle Bayou send people back to Brazoria to get a cannon.

9. Trouble at Anahuac - 2 Meanwhile Santa Anna was leading a revolt against the centralist Bustamonte stating he supports the Constitution of 1824.Meanwhile Santa Anna was leading a revolt against the centralist Bustamonte stating he supports the Constitution of 1824. Settlers at Turtle Bayou hear about Santa Anna’s victory and they meet to adopt the Turtle Bayou Resolutions.Settlers at Turtle Bayou hear about Santa Anna’s victory and they meet to adopt the Turtle Bayou Resolutions.

10. Turtle Bayou Resolutions Declare loyalty to Mexico and the Constitution of 1824.Declare loyalty to Mexico and the Constitution of 1824. But not to the Mexican government.But not to the Mexican government. Support Santa Anna and the FederalistsSupport Santa Anna and the Federalists

11. End of Troubles at Anahuac Colonel Piedras arrives in Anuahuac:Colonel Piedras arrives in Anuahuac: Removes Bradburn from commandRemoves Bradburn from command Releases Travis and Jack from prisonReleases Travis and Jack from prison Mexican troops leave.Mexican troops leave. “Spark of the Revolution”“Spark of the Revolution”

12. Convention of 1832 The Texans are starting to look for a change.The Texans are starting to look for a change. Fall 1832 – San FelipeFall 1832 – San Felipe Wrote proposals to MexicoWrote proposals to Mexico Resume immigrationResume immigration Exempt from duties for 3 years.Exempt from duties for 3 years. Never presentedNever presented

13. Convention of 1833 April 1833 – San FelipeApril 1833 – San Felipe Sam Houston is a delegate.Sam Houston is a delegate. Wrote proposals to MexicoWrote proposals to Mexico Resume immigrationResume immigration Exempt from duties for 3 years.Exempt from duties for 3 years. Texas a separate stateTexas a separate state Austin sent to Mexico to present.Austin sent to Mexico to present.

14. The Road to Revolution Difficulties with Mexico Guiding Question: What leadership qualities did Stephen F, Austin show in dealing with Mexico?

15. Austin in Mexico Austin was a supporter of Mexican authority as an empresario.Austin was a supporter of Mexican authority as an empresario. After the conventions, he acts as a diplomat.After the conventions, he acts as a diplomat. Austin writes a letter to other Texans while he is waiting for Santa Anna that suggests a temporary state government.Austin writes a letter to other Texans while he is waiting for Santa Anna that suggests a temporary state government.

16. Austin in Mexico – 2 Austin and Santa Anna meet and he agrees to some of the requests but not separate state.Austin and Santa Anna meet and he agrees to some of the requests but not separate state. Austin leaves but is arrested when the letter is found.Austin leaves but is arrested when the letter is found. After a year in jail and another 6 months in Mexico City, Austin returns as a supporter of Texas Independence.After a year in jail and another 6 months in Mexico City, Austin returns as a supporter of Texas Independence.