On the morning of the 16th, Hidalgo took to the town of Dolores and made a shocking announcement: he was taking up arms against the tyrannies of the Spanish government and his parishioners were all invited to join him. This famous speech became known as El Grito de Dolores or the "Cry of Dolores." Within hours Hidalgo had an army: a large, unruly, poorly armed but resolute mob.
Santa Anna (Becomes President/Dictator ) 1833-1835
I Leader Now
Haden Edwards was a wealthy LAND SPECULATOR who received a grant called the Nacogdoches Land Grant from Mexico for 800 families.
Law of April 6, 1830
No Immigration from the US No More Anglos)Cancelled all Empresario ContractsNo more slaves brought into TexasPlaced customs duty (tax) on all goods from the USEstablished new forts (increased military)
Haden Edwards angry at the Mexican government decides to rebel against Mexico.
Arrest of William B. Travis
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna would become the leader of Mexico and take full and complete power over the people.
1. No Immigration from the US No More Anglos) 2. Canceled all Empresario Contracts 3. No more slaves brought into Texas 4. Placed customs duty (tax) on all goods from the US 5. Established new forts (increased military)
May 1832, Bradburn arrested a lawyer named William B Travis
