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| Constitution of 1824 | Mexico's constitution gave states more power. Too many Americans in Texas, gave Americans too much power. |
| Haden Edwards | Empresario whose land grants were taken away because he was unfair. Colonists had to prove land grants or he took them away. |
| Fredonian Rebellion | in 1826 near Nacogdoches, a fight that made Mexico aware that Texans were taking over Texas. |
| Manuel Mier y Teran | Mexican general sent to investigate Texas. He reported Anglos were taking over Texas. Beware Mexico. |
| Law of April 6, 1830 | Mexican law to help control Texan colonists. No immigration, no land grants, and more duties (taxes). |
| Santa Anna | Mexican leader who started a revolution in Mexico to gain power. Texans supported him at first. |
| Turtle Bayou Resolutions | Colonists drafted a statement that said the colonists were on Mexico's side. |
| Convention of 1832 | Meeting that asked to remove the Law of April 6, 1830. Requested to divide Tejas and Coahuila. |
| Convention of 1833 | Set up a constitution for the Mexican state of Texas. |
| William B. Travis | took a group of Texans to out Tenorio from Anahuac. |
| Battle of Gonzales | considered first battle of the Texas Revolution. City of Gonzales had the cannon "Come and Take It". |
| Battle of San Antonio | Fight in San Antonio where Cos'Mexican troops surrender to Texans. |
| Joel R. Poinsett | Sent by USA president to buy Texas. Mexico says "No". |
| Martin Perfecto de Cos | Santa Anna's brother-in-law whose mission was to enforce Santa Anna's laws and put down any rebellion. |
