Fredonian Rebellion
Who did Haden Edwards receive help from to get his empresario/land grant approved?
SFA!
Mier y Terán reported that this group of people was increasing fast in Texas and causing concern for Mexican officials.
Anglo-American settlers
One main rule of this law was to stop more people from this country moving into Texas.
United States of America
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.
Who is the leader of the Turtle Bayou Resolution and the expedition to Velasco?
John Austin
Approximately, how long did this rebellion last?
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.
The law suspended some of these contracts that had brought settlers to Texas.
Empresario Contracts
This official demanded that all customs duties be paid at Anahuac immediately, angering traders.
George Fisher
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)
Why was Nacogdoches a controversial area for Edwards to start his colony?
There were already people there, called 'the old settlers'
Mier y Terán said customs tax enforcement should be stronger, what was established to enforce the payments?
Fort Anahuac
How did this law impact American farmers and plantation owners?
Banned immigration of slaves into TX
Bradburn arrested this general land commissioner for allegedly violating Mexican land laws.
Francisco Madero
Explain the significance of Colonel Piedras.
Relieved Bradburn of command in Anahuac and released Travis and Jack.
What did the Mexican government ask Edwards to do with the old settlers and how did he respond to it?
Why was Teran so worried about American import goods being in Mexican Texas?
It would increase American influence in Texas.
How did this law impact American importing industry?
Raised import texas on American goods only into Texas.
Bradburn removed the local government of this town, dismantled it, and moved the government personnel to Anahuac.
Liberty
Majority of Mexican troops left the Texas territory to go further south and serve in the Mexican Civil War.
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
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.
What were to two effects that American's were most upset about because of this law?
Families split apart and American economy flatlines
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.
3 day long battle with Colonel Ugartechea refusing to let John Austin upriver. Lasted 3 days until Uga's forces ran out of ammo.