Road to Texas Revolution

The Edwards brothers formed the Republic of Freedonia. They were stopped by Austin’s militia.

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Mier Y Teran Report

• Decree of April 6

• Events in Anahuac

Started by the Edwards brothers

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Mier Y Teran Report

• Decree of April 6

• Events in Anahuac

Stated that there were more Unites States citizens living in Texas than Mexican citizens.

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Mier Y Teran Report

• Decree of April 6

• Events in Anahuac

Outlawed further immigration from the United States to Texas.

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Mier Y Teran Report

• Decree of April 6

• Events in Anahuac

Added Mexican troops in Texas.

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Mier Y Teran Report

• Decree of April 6

• Events in Anahuac

Skirmish over Texans being unhappy with the Decree of April 6th.

William B. Travis was arrested.

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Mier Y Teran Report

• Decree of April 6

• Events in Anahuac

Americans angry at the Mexican government for passing the Decree of April 6 decide to support Santa Anna, who is leading a revolution against Mexico.

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Election of Santa Anna

• Conventions of 1832 and 1833

• Westward Expansion

Texans requested immigration from the U.S. be renewed. They also requested that Mexico separate Texas as a separate state from Coahuila.

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Election of Santa Anna

• Conventions of 1832 and 1833

• Westward Expansion

Texans decided to write a Constitution for their state.

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Election of Santa Anna

• Conventions of 1832 and 1833

• Westward Expansion

Resulted in Stephen F. Austin being sent to Mexico City to meet with Mexican President Santa Anna.

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Election of Santa Anna

• Conventions of 1832 and 1833

• Westward Expansion