Causes of the Texas Revolution

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?

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Law of April 6, 1830

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

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?

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Mier y Teran Report

• Law of April 6, 1830

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?

• Mexican Independence of 1821

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Law of April 6, 1830

• Mier y Teran Report

Why was Steven F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City?

• He was plotting to overthrow the Mexican government.

• He was caught bringing in more slaves into Texas from Louisiana.

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

• He insulted the Mexican president by questioning the new laws that were in place to control Texas.

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

• He ran for public office.

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

• The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6, 1830.

• He was so upset he went back to the United States.

In addition to issues with the Mexican government, what else led to tensions between Texans and Mexico?

• Stephen F. Austin wanted to become President.

• Mexico abolished slavery in Texas.

• Texans believed in a strong central government.

• Mexico decreased taxes on goods from Texas. Mexico decreased taxes on goods from Texas.