Causes of the Texas Revolution

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The Edwards brothers began their own republic because the Mexican Government refused to remove settlers off their claimed land. What cause of the Revolution am I?

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Fredonian Rebellion

Front

I went to tour Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. My report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution am I?

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Mier y Teran Report

Front

I am a law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. What cause of the Revolution am I?

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Law of April 6, 1830

Front

Most importantly, the Law of April 6, 1830 stopped all American _________ to Texas.

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immigration

Front

Anahuac settlers gathered at this place and drafted a set of resolutions to Mexico.

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Turtle Bayou

Front

What feelings were expressed in the Turtle Bayou Resolution in regards to President Anastasio Bustamente?

Back

They were against him and supported Santa Anna.

Front

In this document Texans pledged their loyalty to Santa Anna and Mexico as he promised to follow the democratic (people have power) Constitution of 1824. What cause of the Revolution am I?

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Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Front

What was Stephen F. Austin asked to do at the Convention 1833?

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He was asked to go to Mexico City to discuss the resolutions with the Mexican government.

Front

Why was Steven F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City?

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His letter was intercepted that told the Texans to go ahead with their plans to organize a local government.

Front

What was the effect of the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?

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Austin was now angry with the Mexican government, and it led to the start of the Texas Revolution.