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What is the Law of April 6 1830

Who did it affect?

Cause of the Texas Revolt

The Law of April 6, 1830 was passed in Mexico to counter concerns that Mexican Texas, part of the border state of Coahuila y Texas, was in danger of being annexed by the United States.

This law affected the settlers. It made the settlers mad and disappointed. They felt that the law was unfair.

After receiving the Mier y Teran Report, this law banned U.S. immigration and imposed taxes on U.S. goods. The purpose was to discourage U.S. immigration and gain control of Tx. This infuriated Anahuac Conflict the colonists.

Vocab.

anahuac mexican government stationed hundreds of troops in texas to enforce the law of april 6, 1830. fall 1830 the troops built a fort at the mouth of the Trinity river on Galveston Bay near an important trade route and immagration point. at this place any settlers that came into texas had to go here and pay taxes.

Mier y Teran Mexican officials sent him. when he got to Nacogdoches he saw these things and then wrote a letter to the Mexican Government. he notes the the u.s seemed to outnumber the Tejanos by 10 to 1. he warned that the american influence, particularly in east texas, was growing stronger every day.

1832

Several conflicts begin between settlers and Colonel Juan Davis

Bradburn at the town of Anahuac over collection of customs duties.

1832- he arrests William B Travis and Patrick Jack which angers the

local Texans who organize a force to get them released.

1832

After the Fredonian Rebellion and an attempt by US to purchase TX.

Mexico sent Gen. Mier y Teran to inspect and report on TX. He reports

that Mexico should take action to reduce American influence in Texas

1832

Texans had gone to Brazoria to retrieve cannon to help Texans at

Anahuac, fought with Mexican troops on their way back at Velasco.

When they returned to find the conflict at Anahuac had been settled

and Bradburn was fired for his actions.

Law of April 6 1830

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