Mexican Independence Flashcards
What was the Adam Onis Treaty
When Spain and the US decided that the Neutral Grounds and Florida territories would be taken to the US. In turn the US promised to never touch Texas. This promise didn’t last long.
What was the bloodiest battle in Texas history
The Battle of Medina
Who was the first filibuster in Texas. He claimed that he was capturing wild horses and selling them for a profit
Philip Nolan
Who was the last filibuster in Texas
Dr. James Long
What state was Texas a part of
Coahuila y Tejas
What is Stephen F. Austin’s nickname
Father of Texas Colonization
What was Moses’ Austin’s nickname
Grandfather of Texas Colonization
What did Rubi recomend to the king
They close all missions except for Goliad and San Antonio
Who gave the “Grito de Dolores” speech
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Who lost the Seven Years War
France
How did the Louisiana Purchase effect Texas
It brought the US closer to us which would allow us to become pne of their states
What was the problem with the Neutral Ground
Outlaws and bandits would go there to escape the law
Was Philip Nolan welcomed in Texas (Yes or No)
No. The Spanish told him to not come back, and then a year later he came back and was killed
1821
When Mexico got their independence from Spain
What were the two terms of the Treaty of Cordoba
- Spain is no longer in control of Mexico
- Texas become a part of Mexico
Who was a pirate in Galveston. He claimed he was supporting the rebels, but really he just wanted to steal Spanish Cargo
Jean Lafitte
Who was Gil y Barbo
He was a leader of East Texas and lead settlers back tghere after Rubi’s report to the King
Who were the Old Three Hundred
The first families that moved to Texas
Anglo settlers
White settlers from America
What was the nae of Green DeWitt’s colony
Gonzales
What type of families did DeWitt bring to Gonzales
166 American families
What was the name of Martin de Leon’s colony
Victoria
What type of families did de Leon bring to Victoria
200 Mexican families from Texas
Why did people move to Texas
CHEAP LAND
Where was Stephen F. Austin’s colony located
Between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers
What were the three requirements for settlers in Stephen F. Austin’s colony
- Either convert to Catholicism or be silent about your religion
- Must become a Spanish/Mexican citizen
- Must be of good morale or character
