Mexican nat. Flashcards
For how much did the U.S. buy Louisiana for?
15 million dollars
What were Rubi’s recommendations?
- Texas missions be abandoned, except San Antonio & Goliad
- All settlers in East Texas be moved to San Antonio.
Who founded Nacogdoches?
Gil Y’Barbo
How did the Spanish military governor of Louisiana, Bernardo de Gálvez aid the Americans in the war effort?
- Allowed American ships to use ports in New Orleans
- Gave supplies and money
- Led Spanish troops against the British along the coast.
What did the Louisiana Purchase do to America?
The size of the United States just doubled.
The United States now shares a border with Texas.
Where was the Neutral zone?
Between the Sabine River,and the Arroyo Hondo.
Why was the Neutral zone problematic?
Smugglers, outlaws, and fugitives were safe from legal authority here
What is the Adams-Onis treaty?
- The boundary of Texas is the Sabine River, and the U.S. also gets Florida.
- US promises to leave Spain alone.
Who are filibusters?
People that go to a different country and try to take over with a war.
What and who was Phillip Nolan trying to do?
FIRST filibuster. Came to Texas trying. to steal wild horses.
What was the Grito De Dolores?
It was when “Father Miguel Hidaldo” called out to Mexican citizens to fight for independence from Spain.
What was the Battle of Medina?
The bloodiest battle in Texas history.
What was the Plan de Iguala?
- Declare Mexico free from Spain.
- Mexican people would have equal rights.
- The official religion is Catholicism.
What happened in 1824?
Mexico writes its constitution.
What happened in 1821?
Mexico gets independence.
What is an Empresario?
Land agents that helped recruit and bring in settlers to an area.
Who was Moses Austin?
The Grandfather of Texas. He made the plan to bring Anglo-Americans to Texas but had to pass on the mission to his son because he died.
What did Moses Austin think that the Anglo-Americans would want in Texas?
Cheap land.
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
The FIRST empresidio and The Father of Texas.
Which area did Austin pick for his land?
The site he chose for his colony was between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers. He called his main city San Felipe de Austin.
The area had rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate.
Who were the old three-hundred?
The first group fo Anglo-Americans to come to Texas.
