| A | B |
| Haden Edwards | empresario who angered settlers by demanding to see titles to their land |
| Nacogdoches area | area in East Texas of the first clash between colonists and the Mexican authorities |
| Law of April 6, 1824 | ended all iimmigration from the United States |
| War Party | settlers who wanted independence for Ttexas at any cost |
| Peace Party | colonists who wanted to maintain friendly relations with Mexico |
| San Felipe | site of the first Texas conventions in 1832 and 1833 |
| Turtle Bayou Resolutions | statements in which colonists declared their loyalty to Mexico |
| Antonion Lopez de Santa Anna | Became President of Mexico in 1833 |
| report from Meir y Teran | Anglo American influences was strong in Texas |
| decree in 1829 | abolished slavery in Mexico, but not Texas |
| customs duty | tax on goods coming into the country |
| Austin approved the Consultation | Austin thought Santa Anna was becoming a dictator |
| Convention of 1832 | resolved that Texas become a separate state |
| Santa Anna | repealed the law restricting immigration from the United States |
| Stephen F. Austin | finally said that war was the only option left |
| John Davis Bradburn | was accused of taking supplies from imported goods |
| John Davis Bradburn | was accused of supporting runaway slaves |
| John Davis Bradburn | strictly enforces Mexican laws |
| a result of the Fredonian Revolt | Mexican soldiers were now stationed in Nacogdoches |
| Colonel Ugartechea | refused to allow John Austin to pass with the canon |
| Colonel Ugartechea | surrendered to Texan rebels |