The Forgotten Texas Revolution: The Fredonia Rebellion of 1826

The Forgotten Texas Revolution: The Fredonia Rebellion of 1826
Before the Alamo, before Sam Houston and Santa Anna—there was the Fredonia Rebellion, the first attempt by American settlers to break Texas away from Mexico. Led by the ambitious Haden Edwards, this short-lived revolt in 1826 nearly created an independent republic in East Texas. But why did it fail? And how did it set the stage for the Texas Revolution a decade later?

In this video, we explore:
✅ The roots of the rebellion – Land disputes, Mexican immigration laws, and Anglo settlers’ defiance
✅ Key players – Haden Edwards, Mexican officials, and the Cherokee who got caught in the middle
✅ The revolt’s dramatic collapse – How Mexican troops and Stephen F. Austin crushed Fredonia
✅ The rebellion’s legacy – Why it terrified Mexico and accelerated the path to Texas independence

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📚 Further Reading/Sources:
The Fredonian Rebellion – Texas State Historical Association

Lone Star Nation – H.W. Brands (Book on Texas Revolution)