The Fredonian Rebellion of 1826 occurred when Haden Edwards' empresario contract to settle 800 families near Nacogdoches was cancelled by the Mexican government. In response, Haden's brother Benjamin Edwards declared part of East Texas to be an independent Republic called the Fredonian Republic. However, the rebellion was short-lived as Stephen F. Austin led a militia and Mexican army to confront the Fredonians, who then fled. The rebellion worried the Mexican government and prompted an investigation by General Manuel de Mier y Teran, who warned that growing American influence in Texas could threaten Mexican control of the region.

1. Texas History Chapter 10.1: Political Unrest in Texas

2. Bellwork How might you protest a law that you think is unfair?

3. The Fredonian Rebellion 1825: Haden Edwards recieves a empresario contract Permission to settle 800 families near Nacogdoches Haden Edwards

4. The Fredonian Rebellion People already living on site Contract required him to respect property rights

5. The Fredonian Rebellion Required settlers to furnish titles Edwards told he could not charge for new land titles Grave of Haden Edwards

6. The Fredonian Rebellion October 1826: Mexican government cancels Edward’s contract Response: Benjamin Edwards declares part of East Texas to be an independent Republic

7. The Fredonian Rebellion Fredonian Republic Benajmin Edwards, brother of Haden Edwards , was a leader of the rebellion

8. The Fredonian Rebellion Fredonian Rebellion: one of the earliest rebellions in Texas was over the issue of land titles Stephen F. Austin was against the Fredonian Rebellion

9. The Fredonian Rebellion Austin calls out the militia Jan 1827: Fredonians flee when the Mexican army and a militia led by Stephen F. Austin approaches

10. Mier y Terán’s Report Fredonian Rebellion worried the Mexican government Concerned it was a U.S. plot to acquire Texas

11. Mier y Terán’s Report General Manuel de Mier y Ter án sent to investigate Concerned about the growing American influence, especially in East Texas General Manuel de Mier y Terán

12. Mier y Terán’s Report Wrote a report to Mexico’s president warning about the conditions in Texas

13. Mier y Terán’s Report Recommendations: Increase trade between Texas & Mexico More soldiers Encourage more European & Mexican settlement

14. The Law of April 6, 1830 Decree —official order Vicente Guerrero —issued a decree ending slavery in Mexico President Vicente Guerrero

15. The Law of April 6, 1830 Law of April 6, 1830: Banned US immigration to Texas Banned import of slaves in to Texas Suspended unfilled empresario contracts

16. The Law of April 6, 1830 Law of April 6, 1830: Instituted customs duties Customs Duties —taxes on imports

17. The Law of April 6, 1830 Law designed to stop further US immigration. Stephen F. Austin’s reaction: Tried to continue supporting the Mexican government Encouraged settlers to obey the law.

18. Law of April 6, 1830 Mier y Teran Report Miery y Teran Investigation Fredonian Rebellion