Tensions Grow Between Texas and Mexico

Tensions Grow Between Texas and Mexico

Leading up to the Texas Revolution

There will be summary slides for your notes!

There are things to write, so have your notes ready please.

Open Ended

Name a type of candy if you are paying attention.

Tensions Grow

(major events create problems between TX and MX)

The Fredonian Rebellion

(A revolt in Texas)

The Fredonian Rebellion

A man named Haden Edwards in 1825 gets an empresario contract to settle 800 families

The Fredonian Rebellion

Edwards discovered that there were already families who lived on the land he was given to settle.

He accused the families there of having fake documents/deeds to the land.

The Fredonian Rebellion

Haden got his brother Benjamin elected governor of the area and had him try to kick out the settlers that were on Haden's land.

The settlers complained to the Mexican government.

For your notes: Fredonian Rebellion

• Haden Edwards--> settle 800 families

• People were on the land

• Haden tried to get the settlers there removed

• The settlers tell the MX government

The Fredonian Rebellion

The MX government cancelled Haden's contract. However, some of his supporters revolted and tried to make Fredonia (the name of the area) an independent country from Mexico.

This Fredonian Rebellion was put down and Haden Edwards fled Texas.

For your notes: Fredonian Rebellion

• Haden Edwards' contract is cancelled

• He tries to make his own country-->Fredonian Rebellion

• The rebellion is put down-->Haden Edwards runs away

Multiple Choice

Who was Haden Edwards?

• An empresario

• An outlaw

• A businessman

Multiple Choice

Why was Haden Edwards angry?

• He could not get an empresario contract

• There were settlers on the land Haden was given to settle

• His brother could not become governor

Poll

Do you think that the settlers on Haden's land had fake documents/deeds to the land?

• Yes! They should not have been there.

• No, there must have just been some misunderstanding

The Mier y Teran Report

(NOT the Marques de Rubi Report)

Mier y Teran Report

Mexico sent General Mier y Teran on a tour of TX to see how much influence the U.S. was having on TX.

Mier y Teran Report

The general reported that Mexican influence in TX was weak to the East and North of TX.

He suggested 3 things be done:

1. Increase trade between TX and MX
2. Send more MX soldiers to TX
3. Bring more Europeans into TX

Summary for your Notes: Mier Y Teran Report

• Increase trade between TX and MX

• Send more MX soldiers to TX

• Bring more Europeans into TX

Open Ended

Predict: How do you think the Mier y Teran Report will affect Texas and/or Texans?

Poll

Do you agree with Mier y Teran's suggestions to try to keep Texas away from the U.S.?

• No, they should just let Texas go

• Yes, they should fight to protect their land

The Law of April 6, 1830

(Mexico Cracks Down on Texas)

The Law of April 6, 1830

This law was made along with General Mier y Teran's suggestions.

The Law illegalized immigration to MX from the U.S. and strengthened Mexican borders.

Summary Slide: The Law of April 6, 1830

• The Law illegalized immigration to MX from the U.S.

Multiple Choice

True or False: The Law of April 6, 1830 was meant to protect TX from falling into the hands of the U.S.

• True

• False

Open Ended

If you were Mexico in this situation, how would you have kept Texas from becoming more influenced by the United States?

The Anti-Slavery Movement

(Many Americans get upset at this)

The Anti-Slavery Movement

1829- Mexico abolishes (gets rid of or illegalizes) slavery.

Slaves also could not be brought in to MX.

Texans worried about this.

Multiple Choice

What does the word "abolish" mean?

• To create a law

• To make something Illegal

• To promote or support something

Multiple Choice

What did most people in Texas do for a living at this time?

• Factory workers

• Farmers

• Blacksmiths

• Business people

Open Ended

Why do you think many Anglos worried about Mexico abolishing slavery?

Summary Slide for your notes: Anti-slavery movement

• Many Anglos are upset over this movement.

• They relied on slave labor to make money farming.

• This and the other laws/decisions made by MX were aimed at them.

• Anglos started thinking of independence.

Poll

How would you rate today's lesson? (1=low, 5=high)

• 1

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• 5

Summary Slide: The Law of April 6, 1830

• The Law illegalized immigration to MX from the U.S.