journey to independence

fredonian rebellion

• December 21, 1826 - January 23, 1827
• Anglo Settlers in Texas attempt to secede from Mexico.
• Key people: Haden and Benjamin Edwards

mier y teran report

• 1828
• A report that assessed the number of Americans living in Texas
• Key person: Mexican General, Mier y Teran 

law of april 6, 1830

• Mexican law enforced as a result of Teran report
• Prohibited the following:
• Immigration of Americans into Texas
• Placed taxes on goods coming into Texas from America
• Prohibited slavery in Texas

turtle bayou resolution

• June 13, 1862
• Signed by 7 American settlers, including Stephen F. Austin
• Occurred after the Anahuac Disturbances
• Was a key factor in the following:
• The secession from Mexico and the formation of the Republic of Texas

arrest of stephen f. austin

• 1834
• Austin was accused of starting an insurrection in Texas
• No charges were made against him.
• No court accepted jurisdiction of his case.
• He remained imprisoned for a year.