Kevin's Cards about Mexican Texas Era Flashcards
What marked the beginning of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, this event would have a major influence on TX
Father Hidalgo’s “Cry of Delores”
What was the main cause of the Mexican Revolution
Poverty and an unfair class system was the main cause of the Mexican Revolution
What were the 4 social classes in Mexico
Peninsulares, Criollos, Mestizo, and Native Americans
What is the highest class in Mexico
Spaniards from Europe called peninsulares
What is the 2nd highest class in Mexico
Criollos
What is the 3rd highest class in Mexico
Mestizos
What is the lowest class in Mexico
Native Americans
Peninsulares were mainly what
Mainly Rich Landowners
Criollo’s wanted and fought for what
Supported a free and democratic Mexico
What did Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla do
He was a Catholic Priest
What was Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla speech called
He delivered a speech known as his “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”) on September 16, 1810, that marked Mexican Independence Day
How did the Treaty of Córdoba affect Texas
The Treaty of Córdoba made Mexican independence from Spain official. Since Texas was a part of Mexico, the treaty also made Texas free from Spanish rule. Now, Texas was controlled by Mexico rather than by Spain
What type of events combined to destabilize Spanish control of Mexico and Texas
World events such as the French invasion of Spain destabilized Spanish control of Mexico and Texas
What do the 3 colors of the Mexican Flag represent
The “Three Guarantees” which are independence which is represented by green, religion that is represented by white, and unity that is represented by red
What was the purpose of the Plan Iguala
The plan of Iguala laid out a plan for government in an independent Mexico
How long did it take Spain to recognize Mexico’s independence
15 years
Coahuila y Tejas Definition
One of the states in the United Mexican States under its 1824 Constitution
Criollo Definition
Person of Spanish ancestry, born in Mexico; supported a free and democratic Mexico
Empresario Grant Definition
Grant of land given to entrepreneurs who helped recruit people to settle the land
Grito de Delores Definition
A speech delivered by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla on September 16, 1810 that marked Mexican Independence Day; translated as “Cry of Dolores.”
Peninsular Definition
In New Spain, a Spaniard from Europe
Plan of Iguala Definition
Agustín de Iturbide’s plan that established the “three guarantees” that outlined the principles upon which Mexico would be based: independence, supremacy of the Catholic faith, and equality of all people
Treaty of Córdoba Definition
Established Mexican independence from Spain at the conclusion of the Mexican War of Independence; signed in the city of Córdoba
How did the State colonization law affect Texas
It encouraged settlers to come to the area, It gave empresario grants t people such as Stephen F. Austin, and it promoted cheap land where they could raise crops
