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The Road to Revolution

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democracyA type of government elected by the people, that gave important powers to the states.
Haden EdwardsReceived a land grant from Mexican officials to settle 800 families.
Fredonian RebellionThe first conflict between the Mexican government and Texas colonists occured in East Texas. Settlers who did not have title to their properties had to pay him and secure a title.
President John Quincy Adamsoffered $1 million for Texas to Mexico
President Andrew Jacksonoffered $5 million for Texas to Mexico.
Mier y Teraninstructed by the Mexican government to conducted a tour of Texas and make a proposal of how Texas could be kept as part of Mexico.
Benjamin EdwardsHaden's brother, organized Republic of Freedonia, a red and white banner. He and supporters delcared war on the Mexican goverment.
Vicente GuerreroPresident of Mexico
1829President Guerrero abolished slavery in Mexico.
Decree of April 6, 1930A law was passed to end all immigration rom the US, and suspend any empresario contract that was in progress. Also, no new lsaves could be brought to Texas,
land and moneyTo encourage settlers to come from Mexcican and Europe, the Mexcian goverment offered.
custom dutiesThe Mexican government added taxes that were to be collected on goods coming to Texas from the United States, It was intended to discourage trade between the Texans and the US>
garrisona station of troops, at Anahuac
Colonel Juan Davis Bradburncommanded the Conflict of Anahuac.
George FisherHe became the customs collector
constitutiona plan of government, favored democracy and local self-government
Presdient of Mexico Anastacio Bustamaniclost a power struggle with Santa Anna, partly because he igoned the Constitution of 1824
Stephen F. AustinHe was arrested by mexican officials who said he disrespectful to the Mexican goverment, and was put in prison.
Robert M. Williamsonone of the first to speak out against the Mexican government. He became a member of the Texas Supreme Court and also served in the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
factiona group that aggued that texans should remain calm.
The consultationThis convention was set to meeton on October 15, 1835 in Washinton on the Brazos.
delegaterepresentative
post bailpay to be released from jail until a trail is held
absolute rulerleader who takes complete power
decreeofficial order
solitary confinementcondition in jail of not being allowed to see or speak to anyone


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