Mexican Nationalism review Flashcards

1
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Who lost the 7 years war?

A

France

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2
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What happened after ____ lost the 7 years war?

A

France lost Louisiana, no longer has land in North America, and Spain loses interest in their East Texan Missions and Presidios

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3
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What was Marquez de Rubi sent to do and what did he Recommend?

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He was sent to see if all of Spain’s missions were Necessary and Recommended they should abandon all East Texas missions except San Antonio and Goliad and move all the Settlers to San Antonio

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4
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why was Nacogdoches made?

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the East Texan settlers were made they had to move and made a new colony without Spain’s permission

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5
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what happened in 1776?

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the 13 colonies rebelled against Britain and Spain offered to help the 13 colonies

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6
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who was Bernardo de Galvez and what did he do?

A

He was the Spanish Military Governor and gave the US supplies and Access to the New Orleans ports

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7
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What does Spain get for helping the US?

A

Florida

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8
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How was the Louisiana Purchase Important?

A

it doubled the size of the US

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9
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what was the problem with the Neutral Ground?

A

without any authorities, many outlaws and fugitives were safe here.

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10
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What does the Adams-Onis Treaty do?

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Sabine River is the new boundary of Texas and Florida (Neutral ground is gone) and US promises to leave Texas alone

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11
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what are filibusters?

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Filibusters are people who go to another country and try to take it over by waging war.

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12
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How is Philip Nolan Significant?

A

He was the first filibuster

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13
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What was Grito de Dolores?

A

Father Miguel Hidalgo called for the Mexican people to help fight for independence

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14
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What happened to Father Miguel Hidalgo?

A

He was killed

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15
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Who created the Republican Army?

A

Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara and Augustus Magee

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16
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what is the Battle of Medina Known as?

A

The Bloodiest Battle in Texas history

17
Q

what did Jean Lafitte do?

A

He moved to Galveston saying he supported the rebels but he was actually a pirate trying to steal Spanish cargo

18
Q

how is Dr. James Long significant?

A

he was the first president elected after Texas became independent

19
Q

What happened to Dr. James Long?

A

He was shot and killed as a guard being the last filibuster in Texas.

20
Q

What did Plan de Iguala do?

A

Mexico was independent from Spain, Mexicans would have equal rights, and Catholicism would be the official religion of Mexico

21
Q

what did the Treaty of Cordoba do?

A

Mexico was independent and Texas would be part of Mexico

22
Q

what happened in 1821?

A

Mexico became independent

23
Q

what happened in 1824?

A

Mexico’s constitution was wrote

24
Q

What is the difference between a Federalist and a Centralist?

A

Federalists believed in weak central governments with power shared between the states, while centralists believed that the central government should be stronger than the states

25
Q

what did Mexico’s constitution say?

A

Mexico was a Federal republic, Catholicism was the official religion, Mexico is divided between 19 states and 4 territories, and the state of Coahuila y Tejas was 2 provinces combined because Texas was too small to be a separate state

26
Q

what is an Empresario?

A

Land Agents that bring settlers to a place

27
Q

What did Moses Austin come up with and what was he known as

A

He came up the idea of bringing Anglo families to Texas but died before he could try and is known as “The Grandfather of Texas”

28
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What did Stephen F Austin do and what is he known as?

A

He brought Anglo families to Texas and is known as “The Father of Texas’

29
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Where did Stephen F Austin choose to buy land and Why?

A

he chose between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers because it has good soil, access to water, and a warm climate.

30
Q

what were the first 300 families from the US to settle in Texas called?

A

The “Old Three Hundred”

31
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What did American Settlers have to do when they Settled in Texas?

A

They had to become Catholic, become a Spanish/Mexican citizen, and be a good person in general.

32
Q

What was the goal of Empresarios?

A

increase the population

33
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Why did Stephen F Austin think Anglo Americans would want to settle in Texas?

A

land was extremely cheap at only 12.5 cents (about 3 dollars now) an acre

34
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Are you Prepared for the Test?

A

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