Causes Texas Revolution
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- Stephen F Austin persuaded the Mexican government to repeal the Immigration Act of April 6, 1830. However, he became frustrated because Mexico did not support Texas' independence from Coahuila. Austin wrote a letter to the Texans suggesting they find other ways to become a state without relying on the Mexican government. The letter was intercepted by Mexican authorities, and in January 1834 he was arrested and imprisoned on charges of inciting rebellion. He was finally released after 18 months.
- Mier y Teran was investigate Texas, and write a report for Mexico government. Teran inspected the conditions of Americans living in Texas and their attitudes toward Mexico. And this report is became a basis of April 6, 1830.
- The Mexican government responded to the Mier y Teran Report that called Law of April 6, 1830. The Mexican government wanted to deter immigration from the United States by outlawing slavery and increasing taxes on goods. To enforce this law, Mexico sent more troops to Texas and built more military outposts called presidio to prevent illegal immigrants from the United States from entering Mexico.
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