Historical Events tagged with "petitions"
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Politics & Government
Settlers Unite at San Felipe de Austin
April 1st, 1833 191 years ago
The Convention of 1833 convened in San Felipe de Austin, bringing together Anglo-American settlers in Mexican Texas to address their grievances. This political gathering aimed to draft a series of petitions requesting reforms from the Mexican government, primarily focusing on increased autonomy and improvements in local governance. Leaders like Stephen F. Austin played a significant role, advocating for the needs of the settlers against a backdrop of rising tensions between the communities and the Mexican administration.
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