Question

causes of the texas revolution- “brain dump” or write down as much information you remember regarding the topic of each box. (summary, causes, effects/impacts)
arrest of stephen f. austin\tlaw of april 6, 1830
fredonian rebellion\tturtle bayou resolutions
mier y teran report\tconventions of 1832 and 1833

events of the texas revolution-“brain dump” or write down as much information you remember regarding the topic of each box.
battle of gonzales\tgoliad massacre
battle of the alamo & victory or death letter\trunaway scrape
convention of 1836\tbattle of san jacinto
texas declaration of independence\ttreaties of velasco

Explanation:

To complete the "brain dump" for each topic:

Causes of the Texas Revolution:

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin: Austin was arrested in 1834 after writing a letter urging Texans to form a temporary government, seen as seditious by Mexico. This increased tensions between Texans and Mexico, fueling revolutionary sentiment.
• Law of April 6, 1830: Mexican law banned U.S. immigration to Texas, imposed customs duties, and encouraged European/Mexican settlement. It aimed to control Texas but angered Anglo settlers, worsening relations.
• Fredonian Rebellion (1826–1827): First Anglo rebellion in Texas, led by Haden Edwards. He declared the Fredonia Republic (East Texas) independent, but it failed. Showed Mexican authority challenges and set a precedent for later revolts.
• Turtle Bayou Resolutions (1832): Texans (after conflicts with Mexican troops) declared loyalty to Mexico but opposed the centralist government. They supported federalism, aligning with other federalist movements in Mexico.
• Mier y Terán Report (1829): Mexican official’s report highlighted U.S. influence in Texas (too many Anglo settlers, little Mexican cultural integration). Led to the Law of April 6, 1830, as Mexico sought to restrict U.S. expansion.
• Conventions of 1832 and 1833: Texans met to petition Mexico for reforms (e.g., repeal Law of 1830, separate Texas from Coahuila, better local government). Austin delivered the 1833 petition, leading to his arrest.

Events of the Texas Revolution:

• Battle of Gonzales (1835): First battle of the revolution. Mexicans tried to retrieve a cannon; Texans (with “Come and Take It” flag) refused, defeated Mexicans. Symbolized Texan resistance.
• Goliad Massacre (1836): After Texans surrendered at Goliad, Mexican Gen. Santa Anna ordered their execution (over 300 killed). Became a rallying cry: “Remember Goliad!”
• Battle of the Alamo & “Victory or Death” Letter (1836): Texans (including Bowie, Crockett) defended the Alamo against Santa Anna’s army. All defenders died; Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter inspired patriotism. “Remember the Alamo!” became a battle cry.
• Runaway Scrape (1836): Mass evacuation of Texans (Anglos, Tejanos) after Alamo/Goliad. Fled east to avoid Santa Anna’s advancing army, creating chaos but also unity.
• Convention of 1836 (March): Texans declared independence from Mexico, wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence (modeled after U.S. Declaration), and formed the Republic of Texas.
• Battle of San Jacinto (April 21, 1836): Sam Houston led Texan forces to surprise Santa Anna’s army. “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!” was the cry. Texans won; Santa Anna was captured, leading to Texas independence.
• Texas Declaration of Independence (1836): Adopted at the Convention of 1836, declaring Texas a free republic, citing Mexican tyranny (centralism, rights violations).
• Treaties of Velasco (1836): Two treaties (public: Texas independent, Mexico withdrew; secret: Santa Anna recognized Texas’ border at the Rio Grande, though Mexico later repudiated this). Ended the revolution, establishing Texas as independent.

Answer:

(Completed “brain dump” as above, covering summaries, causes, and impacts for each topic.)