Mexcio Flashcards
Which courties were fighting in the Seven Years’ War? What were they fighting over?
Great Britain won France were fighting over North America.
Who won the Seven Year’s War? What territory did they gain as a result.
Great Britain won the war and gained contol of Canada, all land east of the Mississppi River.
What territory did Spain Control of as a result of the Seven Years War?
They recevied control over Louisana, the Mississippi River delta, and the city of new orleans.
Why did the spainish began to wonder if east Texas missions were necessary.
They were wondering that because the French were no longer a threat to them.
Who was Marques de Rubi? What was his assignment?
His assignment was to tour the frontiter provinces.
What changes did Rubi recommend
He rocommed that all missions in Texas be abanded expect San Antiono and Gallad. He also siad that all spainish settlers move to San Antonio.
Who is Gil Y’Barbo? What did he do with his followers in 1779?
He was a leader in East Texas. His followers went to East Texas and founded a town of Nacogdoches without permisson.
Why did Spainish authorities have very little control over the people in Nacogdoches.
The town was islated and French settlers developed an independence way of life.
What happened in Great Britain’s North America colonies in 1776.
They rebelled against British rule.
Who is Berardo de Galvez? How did he help the American Revolution.
The was a spainish military gornver and opened the port of New Orleans.
When the American Revolution end in 1783
In 1783 British and America leaders signed a peace treaty ending the war. The U.S was now an independent nation.
Who bought the Louisiana Territory from France?
The U.S both the Louisiana for $15 million.
What is the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on Texas?
The U.S shared a border with Spainish TX.
Wherer does the United States believe the border between Texas and Louisiana is located.
The U.S. belived that is was the Sabine River.
Where does Spain believe the border between Texas and Louisiana is located.
Spain belived the line was the Arroyo Honda and the Red River.
