HIST 226 Lecture Notes - Lecture 30: Domingo Ugartechea, Benjamin Milam, William B. Travis
20 Apr 2016
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Us joel r. poinsett 1825: centralist, first us ambassador to mexico, authorized by us to negotiate purchase of texas, not very diplomatic, brought poinsettias back to us. Mexican government refuses to discuss anything because they feel poinsett has dishonored mexico. Manuel de mier y teran sent by mexican government on fact-finding mission to find out real condition of texas. Stephen f. austin- mediator between mexican government and texan colonists. Capital- saltillo: too far south, inadequate govt. services. Texans accustomed to self-rule: 36 changes between 1833-55, set up own councils and militia, similar to reasons why american colonists wanted independence. Differences in political ideology: inalienable rights; violated by centralist government, differences between desires of texans and needs of mexican nation. Juan davis bradbun lt. col. in mexican army: from virginia but strong mexican ties, new town, custom house to collect taxes, galveston bay. Encounters hostility from anglos when enforces custom laws (wants taxes)
