Fredonian Rebellion

What was the Fredonian Rebellion?

• an Anglo empresario tried to separate from Mexico and create a new country

• the US Army tried to invade Texas and steal land from Mexico

Who were the leaders of the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Haden and Benjamin Edwards

• Moses and Stephen F. Austin

What was the CAUSE of the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Haden Edwards was mad after the Mexican government cancelled his empresario contract

• Haden Edwards established a new colony that was attacked by people from other colonies

Why is the Fredonian Rebellion considered an important event in Texas History?

• first step on road to revolution

• allowed Texas to be free from Mexico

How did Stephen F. Austin react to the Fredonian Rebellion?

• joined the rebellion to help Anglos win freedom from Mexico

• helped the Mexican government stop the rebellion

How did the Fredonian Rebellion end?

• Edwards brothers captured and killed Stephen F. Austin

• Edwards brothers were forced to run away and give up their plan to start a new country

Who was already living in Haden Edwards' colony when he arrived in Texas? (select ALL that apply)

• Americans

• Mexicans

• Cherokee Indians

• Europeans

• Asians