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The Edwards brothers, Haden and Benjamin, were key figures in the Fredonian Rebellion of 1826-1827 in Texas. They led a revolt against Mexican rule in an attempt to establish an independent republic in the area around Nacogdoches. The rebellion was fueled by tensions over land disputes and the Mexican government's policies, but it ultimately failed due to a lack of support and military intervention from Mexican forces. The rebellion is significant as it highlighted the growing discontent among American settlers in Texas and foreshadowed future conflicts between Texas and Mexico.

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When did fredonian rebellion?

Fredonian Rebellion happened in 1826.


When did Fredonian Rebellion happen?

in 1827 the Edwards brothers brought settlers from the us to Texas. since their land was full with people unknown they tried to talk to Mexico but they almost ignored so they fought and lost. this revolt worried Mexico about us invasion


What empresario declared Texas independent in the Fredonian Rebellion?

Empresario Haden Edwards


Who did Stephen F Austin and his militia side with during the Fredonian Rebellion?

During the Fredonian Rebellion, Stephen F. Austin and his militia sided with the Mexican government. Although initially sympathetic to the grievances of the rebels, Austin believed that the rebellion was misguided and sought to maintain loyalty to Mexico. He worked to quell the uprising and restore order in the region, ultimately opposing the actions of the Fredonian rebels.


Why was the Fredonian rebellion important?

it led to Texas revolution and texas's independence frum Mexico


What resulted from the Fredonian Rebellion?

The Fredonian Rebellion occured when Edwards had trouble with the land because he couldn't kick the inhabitants that were living there off the land, he then led a small group of 15-30 armed settlers to Nacogdoches and raised a flag bearing the words "Independence, Liberty, and Justice." The Fredonian Rebellion collapsed after one year in 1827. Ref: My 7th Grade class this year (Pre-ap) :)


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How did the United States and Mexico respond to the fredonian rebellion?

As a result of the rebellion in Nacogdoches,the Mexican government sent Manuel de Mier y Teran to investigate.


Do you have pictures of the fredonian?

That would be the Marx Brothers- they named a country in one of their movies "Freedonia".


Who started and led the fredonian rebellion?

A group of English settlers in Texas, led by a certain Haden Edwards. They wanted Texas to become an independent nation under the name "The Republic of Fredonia".


How did the government of the US and Mexico respond th the fredonian rebellion?

The Mexican government sent soldiers to restore order and American settlers under Austin helped the Mexican troops due to their conflict with the leader of the fredonian rebellion Haden Edwards.


Who is Hayden Benjamin Edwards?

Hayden Edwards is the one man who was in the fredonian rebellion.....as was his brother benjirmin Edwards they took over nachodoches and the Mexican army was scared of them