Road to Revolution

The Impact of Anglo-American Settlement

• Reminder: Anglo-Americans came to Texas for cheap land
• New towns and trade grew as a result
• Problems in the Mexican Government: Federalists vs Centralists
• Tension between settlers and Mexican government
• The Fredonian Rebellion: Edwards's land grant and the rebellion against Mexican authority

Anglo-Americans in Texas

• Reason: To take advantage of cheap land
• Interesting Fact: The Mexican government offered land grants to attract settlers, leading to a surge in Anglo-American migration to Texas
• Impact: This influx of settlers eventually led to the Texas Revolution and the establishment of the Republic of Texas

The Impact of Anglo-American Settlement on Texas

• Fredonian Rebellion: Anglo-American settlers captured Samuel Norris and declared the Republic of Fredonia.
• Mier y Teran Report: Mexican officials worried about American influence in Texas and suggested placing more troops, attracting settlers, and developing trade.
• Law of April 6, 1830: Outlawed US immigration, canceled incomplete grants, encouraged Mexican and European immigration, and forbade enslaved people from being brought into Mexico.

Law of April 6, 1830

The Law of April 6, 1830 outlawed US immigration, canceled incomplete grants, encouraged Mexican and European immigration, and forbade enslaved people from being brought into Mexico. It aimed to strengthen Mexican control over Texas and limit American influence. This law played a significant role in the tensions that eventually led to the Texas Revolution.

The Impact of Anglo-American Settlement on Texas

• Established new forts to prevent smuggling and enforce rules

• Added taxes to foreign goods entering Texas to increase trade with Mexico

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions resulted from clashes over taxes at Anahuac

• Texans supported Santa Ana in his revolt against the Centralist government

• Bradburn released and Mexican troops withdrew after adoption of Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Withdrawal of Mexican troops

Turtle Bayou Resolutions was a document signed by Texan settlers in 1832, expressing their support for the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and their opposition to the Mexican government's actions. The adoption of these resolutions led to the withdrawal of Mexican troops from Texas, marking an important step towards the Texas Revolution.

The Impact of Anglo-American Settlement on Texas

• 1833: Texas holds a convention to discuss statehood
• 1833-1835: Tensions grow as Austin proposes statehood in Mexico City
• 1835: Austin is arrested and imprisoned for a year
• 1835: Trouble erupts in Anahuac, leading to resistance and division
• 1835: Austin returns and calls for war against Santa Ana's dictatorship

Tensions in Mexico City

Austin's proposal for statehood in Mexico City led to growing tensions. This eventually resulted in his arrest and imprisonment. The Mexican government saw Austin's proposal as a threat to their authority, leading to a breakdown in relations between Austin and the Mexican government. This event played a significant role in the Texas Revolution.