Road to Revolution Notes Module

It marked the first attempt by Anglo settlers to secede from Mexico.

It was the final battle for Texas independence.

It resulted in immediate independence for Texas.

It was a peaceful negotiation between settlers and the Mexican government.

A dispute over land grants between the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers

A disagreement between the Spanish and Mexican governments

A conflict between Anglo settlers and Native Americans

A rebellion led by Austin's colony

To find gold and silver

To observe natural resources and natives, and assess American attitudes in Texas

To establish new settlements

To negotiate with Native American tribes

Outlawed further introduction of slaves into Mexico

Prohibited immigration from the United States

Encouraged more American settlers

Suspended existing empresario contracts

He tried to escape from Mexico

He was suspected of trying to incite insurrection in Texas

He refused to deliver the petitions

He insulted President Santa Anna

Continue a diplomatic relationship with Mexico led by Stephen F. Austin, and immediately declare independence led by William Wharton and Henry Smith.

Continue fighting with Mexican forces led by Sam Houston, and negotiate peace led by Stephen F. Austin.

Establish a provisional government led by Sam Houston, and dissolve the government led by William Wharton.

Support the Constitution of 1824 led by Henry Smith, and reject the Constitution led by Stephen F. Austin.