Fredonian Rebellion
Mier Y Teran
Law of April 6th, 1830
Anahuac and Bradburn
Turtle Bayou & Velasco
100

Who did Haden Edwards receive help from to get his empresario/land grant approved?

SFA!

100

Mier y Terán reported that this group of people was increasing fast in Texas and causing concern for Mexican officials.

Anglo-American settlers

100

One main rule of this law was to stop more people from this country moving into Texas.

United States of America

100

 Who was Juan Davis Bradburn?

American born, originally named John. He was sent by the Mexican government in 1830 to build a customs post near the mouth of the Trinity River.

100

Who is the leader of the Turtle Bayou Resolution and the expedition to Velasco?

John Austin

200

Approximately, how long did this rebellion last?

About a month.
200

Explain what General Teran recommended and wished to do with Mexican troops after his discoveries in Texas.

He wished to station more troops in Texas, along the border and near government buildings.

200

The law suspended some of these contracts that had brought settlers to Texas.

Empresario Contracts

200

This official demanded that all customs duties be paid at Anahuac immediately, angering traders.

George Fisher

200

What was going on in Mexico at this time and what side did it seem like the Americans were joining?

Mexican Civil War and the revolt against Bustamante(Santa Anna's side)

300

Why was Nacogdoches a controversial area for Edwards to start his colony?

There were already people there, called 'the old settlers'

300

Mier y Terán said customs tax enforcement should be stronger, what was established to enforce the payments?

Fort Anahuac

300

How did this law impact American farmers and plantation owners?

Banned immigration of slaves into TX

300

Bradburn arrested this general land commissioner for allegedly violating Mexican land laws.

Francisco Madero

300

Explain the significance of Colonel Piedras.

Relieved Bradburn of command in Anahuac and released Travis and Jack.

400

What did the Mexican government ask Edwards to do with the old settlers and how did he respond to it?

They asked him to honor their land titles. Edwards went around and claimed their authentic land titles to be 'fake'.
400

Why was Teran so worried about American import goods being in Mexican Texas?

It would increase American influence in Texas.

400

How did this law impact American importing industry?

Raised import texas on American goods only into Texas.

400

Bradburn removed the local government of this town, dismantled it, and moved the government personnel to Anahuac.

Liberty

400
Explain the location and reasoning of Mexican troops in Texas during this time.

Majority of Mexican troops left the Texas territory to go further south and serve in the Mexican Civil War.

500

Who was Haden Edward's father name and why is his occupation importance to understand?

John Edwards Sr. and one of the first U.S. Senators from Kentucky

500

Which Mier y Terán recommendation most directly connects to the Law of April 6, 1830?

To limit American influence, Mexican government altered their immigration policy and banned American immigration.

500

What were to two effects that American's were most upset about because of this law?

Families split apart and American economy flatlines

500

Bradburn refused to release Travis and Jack — what was Bradburn's reasoning behind this.

The deal was he would release the prisoners if the mob disperses, some stayed, canceling the deal.

500
Explain what happened during the battle of Velasco.

3 day long battle with Colonel Ugartechea refusing to let John Austin upriver. Lasted 3 days until Uga's forces ran out of ammo.

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