6 Questions
What was the reason for the Texians to oppose Santa Anna's policies?
They wanted to maintain the federalist Constitution of 1824
What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution of 1835-1836?
The Texians declared independence from Mexico
What was the significance of the statement issued by the Texians in November 1835?
It declared Texas as a separate state within Mexico
What was the role of General Antonio López de Santa Anna in the events leading to the Texas Revolution?
He governed as a dictator and pursued a policy of authoritarian central control
What was the significance of March 2, 1836, in the Texas Revolution?
The Texians declared independence from Mexico
What was the original goal of the Texians when they met in November 1835?
To fight for the Constitution of 1824
Study Notes
Mexican Government Conflict
- In 1834, a conflict between federalists and centralists in the Mexican government led to the rise of General Antonio López de Santa Anna to power.
- Santa Anna governed as a dictator, rejecting the federalist Constitution of 1824 and pursuing a policy of authoritarian central control.
Texian Opposition
- Anglo settlers in Mexican Texas, known as Texians, opposed Santa Anna's centralizing policies.
- In November 1835, they issued a statement of purpose emphasizing their commitment to the Constitution of 1824 and declaring Texas to be a separate state within Mexico.
Declaration of Independence
- The Mexican government rejected the Texians' offer, leading Texian leaders to abandon their fight for the Constitution of 1824.
- On March 2, 1836, they declared independence, resulting in the successful secessionist movement known as the Texas Revolution of 1835–1836.
Republic of Texas
- The Texas Revolution led to the establishment of the independent Republic of Texas.
Learn about the conflict between federalists and centralists in the Mexican government and the resulting rise of General Antonio López de Santa Anna to power, as well as the opposition from Texians in Mexican Texas.
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