What was the main purpose of the Fredonian Rebellion? A. Edwards and his colonists rebelled against Mexico by claiming control and wanting independence.
B. The Edwards Brothers rebelled against Mexico by protesting high taxes.
C. Edwards and his colonists rebelled against Mexico by working with Stephen F. Austin.
D. Edwards and his colonists rebelled against the United States by working with the Mexican

It was the first attempt by Anglo settlers in Texas to secede from Mexico. The settlers, led by Empresario Haden Edwards, declared independence from Mexican Texas and created the Republic of Fredonia near Nacogdoches.

(A) is the correct answer

assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

explanation:

c. troops marched forward in close formation against newer, more accurate weapons