Mexican National Era Flashcards
What are empresarios?
Empresarios are land agents that help recruit and bring in settlers to an area.
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
He became the first empresario in Texas, when he took over his father.
What was the capital of Stephen F. Austin’s colony called?
San Filipe de Austin
What were Anglo settlers?
White settlers from America
What was the “Old Three Hundred”?
Stephen F. Austin continued his fathers work by setting 300 farmers from the United States.
What were the guarantees in Iturbide’s Plan de Iguala?
- Declare Mexico independent from Spain
- catholicism would be the official religion of Mexico
- Mexican people would have equal rights.
What was the constitution of 1824?
It was when Mexico was divided into 19 states and 4 territories.
What was the Neutral Ground?
Neither country could control or patrol the areas.
What was the Adams-Onis Treaty?
this treaty ended the neutral ground agreement.
What did Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara do that was important?
He traveled to the United States in 1811 to get help freeing Texas from Spanish rule.
What happened in the Battle of Medina?
It was the bloodiest battle in Texas history.
How much money was paid for the Louisiana Purchase?
15 million dollars
How much bigger did the Louisiana Purchase make the United States?
The size of the United States doubled.
Who was Bernardo de Galvez?
He was the military governor of Louisiana.
What did Bernardo de Galvez do?
- Allowed American ships to use ports in New Orleans.
- He led Spanish troops against the British along the Coast.
What area did Stephen F. Austin choose for his colony? Why?
He chose the land between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers. He chose this land because the land had rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate.
Why did Moses Austin believe Americans would want to move to Texas?
He believed Americans would want to move to Texas for cheap land.
Why is the year 1821 significant to Texas history?
The treaty of Cordoba was signed, declaring Mexico independent from Spain.
Who is Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla?
He was a priest who called Mexican citizens to fight for independence from Spain.
Why is James Long significant?
He was the last filibuster in Texas and he declared Texas independent from Spain.
What did Marques de Rubi recommend to the Spanish king?
All of the settlers in East Texas be moved to San Antonio and the Texas missions be abandoned except for San Antonio and Goliad.
Why is Phillip Nolan significant?
He was the first filibuster.
What is Moses Austin’s nickname?
His nickname was “The Grandfather Of Texas”
What is Stephen F. Austin’s nickname?
His nickname was “The Father of Texas”.
What was the Grito de Dolores?
It was a speech where Father Miguel Hidalgo called for Mexican Citizens to fight for independence from Spain.
What was Coahuila y Tejas and how was it created?
It was a state that contained Texas. It was created because of the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
