Mexican Nationalism

Question 1

What were the suggestions Marques De Rubi made to the government?

Answer 1

Texas missions be abandoned, except San Antonio & Goliad and that all settlers in East Texas be moved to San Antonio.

Question 2

What was the American Revolution?

Answer 2

In 1776, Britain’s 13 colonies in North America rebelled against British rule.

Question 3

How did Bernardo de Galvez aid Americans in the war?

Answer 3

He allowed American ships to use ports in New Orleans, gave supplies and money, and led Spanish troops against the British along the coast.

Question 4

What was the Louisiana Purchase and what does this mean?

Answer 4

It was the purchase made by the U.S. to get Louisiana Territory in France. They paid 15,000,000 dollars for this. This means that the size of the U.S. has now doubled in size and the U.S. now shares a border with Texas.

Question 5

What was the Neutral Ground Agreement?

Answer 5

The U.S. and Spain did not agree on the same borders, so they called the land in between the Neutral Ground. The Spanish believed it was the Arroyo Hondo while the U.S. believed that it was the Sabine River. Because nobody controlled this land, criminals and fugitives came here to settle so they could stay safe from legal authorities.

Question 6

What was the Adams- Onis Treaty?

Answer 6

It ended the Neutral Ground Agreement, and said that the Sabine River was the new boundary of Texas. The U.S. also got Florida from France. In return, the U.S. promised that they would leave Spain alone.

Question 7

Who were the filibusters?

Answer 7

Filibusters were people who go to other countries and try to take them over by waging war.

Question 8

Who was Phillip Nolan?

Answer 8

He was the first Filibuster who came to Texas to capture wild horses and sell them for a profit. His friendship with a U.S. Army commander made Spain suspicious (They thought he was an American Spy).

Question 9

Why did Mexico want independence from Spain?

Answer 9

There were many problems with Spain’s rule. Spain was too far away to help citizens in New Spain. The Spanish King forced colonists to pay heavy taxes and he took money from their churches. Colonists were excluded from the best jobs, the class system kept most of New Spain’s citizens in poverty.

Question 10

What was the Grito de Delores?

Answer 10

Father Miguel Hidalgo called for Mexican citizens to fight for independence from Spain. This was called his “Grito de Dolores”, which means “A cry of pain”. This speech inspired many people, eventually leading up to Mexico’s independence.

Question 11

What was the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?

Answer 11

Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara traveled to the United States in 1811 to get help freeing Texas from Spanish rule. He met Augustus Magee and together they created the Republican Army of the North.

Question 12

What was the Battle of Medina is it known as?

Answer 12

It was the bloodiest battle in Texas History. August 1813, the Republican Army battled Spanish forces south of San Antonio at the Medina River. Commanded by General Arredondo, the Spanish overwhelmed the Republican Army. They were all killed during the battle or executed after it.

Question 13

Why was Dr. James Long important?

Answer 13

He was the last Filibuster in Texas

Question 14

What was the Plan de Igula?

Answer 14

1. Declare Mexico independent from Spain.
2. Mexican people would have equal rights
3. Catholicism would be the official religion of Mexico

Question 15

What were the effects of the Treaty of Cordoba?

Answer 15

1. Spain is no longer in control of Mexico
2. Texas is now part of free Mexico

Question 16

What were the two political parties formed after independence? What did these parties believe in?

Answer 16

The two parties were Federalists and Centralists. Federalists believed in a weak central government that shares power with states, while Centralists believed in a central government that was stronger than the states

Question 17

What was the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

Answer 17

It was the first constitution that Mexico wrote following its independence. It said that there would be a Federal Republic (Elect people), Catholicism is the official religion, Mexico is divided into 19 states and 4 territories, and it Created the state of Coahuila y Tejas, merging the two provinces (Texas is NOT a separate state due to the small population)

Question 18

What is an empresario and what agreement did they make with the Mexican Government?

Answer 18

Land agents that helped recruit and bring in settlers to an area. They agreed that they would help the government sell more land in exchange for a precent of the profit.

Question 19

Who is Moses Austin and what is his nickname?

Answer 19

He is called “The Grandfather of Texas” because it was his idea to bring Anglo-American Settlers to Texas. He is also the father of Stephen F. Austin, who is called “The Father of Texas”.

Question 20

Why is Stephen F. Austin called the Father of Texas?

Answer 20

He became the first empresario in Texas when he took hos father’s job after he died. He brought Anglo-American settlers to Texas and was the one who carried out his father’s ideas.

Question 21

Where was the land Stephen F. Austin chose for his colony and why did he choose it?

Answer 21

It was land between the Colorado and Brazos River. The area had rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate.

Question 22

Who are Anglo Settlers?

Answer 22

White settlers from America

Question 23

Who were the “Old Three Hundred”?

Answer 23

They were to first 300 families to settle in Austin’s colony. These were wealthy farmers from the South.

Question 24

Why did Moses Austin believe that American’s would come to to Spanish Texas?

Answer 24

He thought they wanted “Cheap Land”.

Question 25

Who was Green DeWitt?

Answer 25

He was an empresario who settled 166 American families and founded the town of Gonzales.

Question 26

Who was Martin De Leon?

Answer 26

He was an empresario who settles 200 Mexican families in South Texas. He and his wife helped founded the city “Victoria”.

Question 27

What was Nacogdoches?

Answer 27

It was founded by Gil’Y Barbo. He was the leader of the East Texas settlers and was infuriated that they had to go to San Antonio. He led the East Texas settlers back to East Texas without the government’s permission. He built Nacogdoches here with a settlement of 350 settlers near the abandoned East Texas missions.

Question 28

What was the Treaty of Paris?

Answer 28

It was the document that was signed to declare the United States an independent nation. Because of Spain’s help, they were given Florida.

Question 29

Who was Jean Laffite?

Answer 29

He was a guy who moved to Galveston claiming to support the rebels in Galveston. BUT… he was more interested in stealing valuable Spanish cargo.

Question 30

Why did rebels against Spanish rule go to Galveston Texas?

Answer 30

Galveston was an ideal base of operations against the Spanish fleet in the Gulf of Mexico, given its REMOTE LOCATION. Many rebels would arrive in Galveston claiming to support Mexican Independence.