Chapter 10.4 notes
Transcript of Chapter 10.4 notes
Texas History
Chapter 10.4:
The Move toward War
What has Stephen F. Austin’s attitude
towards Mexico been thus far?
Mexico Tightens Control
•1834: Santa Anna violates the Constitution of 1824 by centralizing power
Mexico Tightens Control
•January 1835: Santa Anna sends more troops and customs collectors to Texas
•Texans unhappy with troop increases
Mexico Tightens Control
Mexico Tightens Control
•Santa Anna grants some requests:
–Legalizes immigration from US
–Removes some tariffs
Mexico Tightens Control
•Spring 1835: Taxes begin to be collected again at Anahuac
•Taxes had not been collected at Anahuac since 1832
Mexico Tightens Control
• Texans at Anahuac angered—believed they were paying a higher share of taxes
• Arrest of Andrew Briscoe increases agitation
Andrew Briscoe
Mexico Tightens Control
• William B. Travis leads an attack on Anahuac
• Travis’ action disturbed may Texans
William B. Travis
Mexico Tightens Control
•General Cos orders arrest of Travis
•Orders troop increases in Texas
General Martin Perfecto de Cos
Debating War & Peace
•General Cos orders a military trial for Travis
•Cos’ order upsets Texans—believe in trial by jury
Debating War & Peace
• William Wharton calls for a convention to discuss issues
• Decide to have another convention, known as the Consultation
William Wharton
Debating War & Peace
•Texans debate how to respond
•Faction—group
Debating War & Peace
Peace Faction War Faction
Debating War & Peace
• Imprisonment had changed Austin’s views
• Urged Texans to unite against Santa Anna
• No choice but war
Texas Response
Texas Response
Santa Anna
Conflict at Anahuac
Texans Call for War