Mexican National Era Ch.8-9 Study Guide
Know the following terms: Answer the ones you do not know or understand.
Anglo-American
Centralist
Cholera
Commerce
Consultation
Decree
Delegate
Depression
Dictator
Duty ($)
Empresario
Epidemic
Export
Federalist
Filibuster
Import
Land
Speculator
Liberation
Malaria
Militia
Peace Party
Provisions
Repeal
Resolution
Skirmish
Survey
Tyranny
War Party
Know the following people (what are they famous for; where did they settle; why did they come to Texas)
 Moses Austin
 Green DeWitt
 Stephen F. Austin
 Martin de Leon
 Old 300
 Baron de Bastrop
Why did the following groups come to Texas?
 Spanish
 Mexicans
 Anglos
In 1821 why did Stephen Austin travel to Mexico City shortly after coming to Texas?
What were the qualifications for Anglo-Americans to come to Austin’s colony?
Know the order of the following events and the information about each event
1. The Fredonia Revolt (Rebellion):
 Who were the 2 brothers who started this event?
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Where did this take place?
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What happened and what was the end result?
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2. Mier y Teran’s Investigation/Report:
 Why did he come to Texas to investigate?
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What did his report say (3 key points)?
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What law did the Mexican government create because of this report?
3. Law of April 6, 1830:
 What Mexican political party wrote this law?
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Why did the Mexican government issue this law?
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What were the key elements or changes made in this document?
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Mexico building forts in Texas cause the movement of ______________ into Texas.
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What was the settler’s response to the Law of April 6, 1830?
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What was an unexpected result of Article 9 in the Law of April 6 th?
4. 1st Protest at Anahuac:
 Who was the commander of the Mexican garrison?
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Who did he arrest and why did he arrest them?
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What did the settler’s do as a result of this?
5. Turtle Bayou Resolutions (June 13, 1832):
 What were the key components of this document?
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What was the end result of these resolutions?
6. Clash at Velasco (June 26, 1832):
 Who was involved and what actually happened?
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Who wins the battle?
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What happens when the settlers arrive at Anahuac with the cannon? Why?
7. Conventions of 1832 & 1833:
 Why do the Texans hold these meetings?
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Where did these conventions take place?
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What were the resolutions presented at the Convention of 1832?
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Why are these resolution not taken to Mexico City in 1832?
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What document was prepared at the Convention of 1833 that was not written during the
convention of 1832?
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Who took these resolutions to Mexico City?
8. Austin is imprisoned:
 Why was Austin’s mission stalled & what did he do because of it?
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What resolutions did Santa Anna agree to or not agree to approve?
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When Austin returns to Texas, why is he arrested? How long was he in prison and house arrest?
9. More trouble in Anahuac:
 What caused more trouble in Anahuac?
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Who was involved?
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What did the Mexican garrison commander do and what was the settler’s response to this?
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Did all of the settlers agree on this and what did they do as a result?
10. General Cos Rejects Apology:
 What does General Cos decide to do after he refused to accept the settler’s apology?
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Why do the Texans object to Santa Anna becoming a Centralist?
11. Texans Call for a Consultation:
 Why do the Texans want to hold this meeting?
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What 2 parties were involved and what were their views towards the Consultation?
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Which side did Stephen F. Austin support and why?
12. Be Aware of the order of the following events:
a. Fredonia Revolt
b. Mier y Ternan’s Investigation
c. Decree of 1829- Outlawing slavery, but it did not apply to Texas.
d. Law of April 6, 1830
e. 1st Protest at Anahuac
f. Turtle Bayou Resolutions
g. Clash at Velasco
h. Conventions of 1832 & 1833
i. Stephen F. Austin goes to Mexico and is imprisoned
j. More trouble at Anahuac and General Cos reaction
k. A Call for a Consultation.
Which event did a Texan attempt to declare independence from Mexico?
What was the capital of Coahuila y Tejas?
What document set the boundaries between New Spain and the U.S.?
Using your notes, know where the following events occurred.
 Austin’s arrest
 Battle of Velasco (mouth of what river)
 Convention of 1833
 Fredonian Revolt
 Unfair collection of customs duties
Remember the following dates we have already covered.
1519
1541
1718
1821
1826
1830
1836
Understand the following information from these primary source documents:
 Law of April 6, 1830
1. Article – 4 The chief executive is authorized to take such lands as are deemed suitable for
fortifications or arsenals for the new colonies. New Forts built in Texas to control Smuggling, land
speculation and slave trade.
2. Article – 9 The introduction of foreigners across the northern frontier is prohibited under any
pretext whatever, unless the sais foreigners are provided with a passport issued by the agents of
this Republic at the point whence the said foreigner sets out. U.S. immigration stopped
3. Article – 10 No change shall be made with respect to the slaves now in the states, but the federal
government and the government of each state shall most strictly enforce the colonization laws and
prevent the further introduction of slaves. Texas will be exempt from the Decree of 1829
abolishing slavery in Mexico.
 Austin’s Letter to the officials in Texas
1. "all the municipalities of Texas should unite in organizing a state, under the provisions of the
Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 ... prepare for a refusal of their application by the supreme
government. If we do not take matters into our own hands, Texas will be ruined forever." Mexican
authorities said Austin committed Treason when he wrote this letter and had him arrested.