Mexican Texas Flashcards
What was Stephen F. Austin’s nickname?
the Father of Texas.
who was Stephen F. Austin?
the first empresario in Texas.
what is an empresario?
A land agent that brings and recruits settlers to an area.
what were the Old Three Hundred?
the first 300 American settlers in Texas accompanied by Stephen F. Austin.
What was the neutral grounds?
the area between the two thought borders of Texas.
What was the bloodiest battle in Texas history?
the battle of Medina.
why was the Louisiana purchase so significant?
it doubled the size of the United States.
Who was the first filibuster in Texas?
Philip Nolan.
who was the first president of Texas?
James Long.
what did Rubi recommend to the Spanish king?
for all east Texas settlers to move to San Antonio.
what is Moses Austin’s nickname?
the Grandfather of Texas.
why does Moses Austin have his nickname?
he is the father of Stephen F. Austin.
When was the Treaty of Cordoba signed?
1821
was Texas a part of Mexico when Mexico got their independence?
yes
If Texas was a part of Mexico at one point, what state was Texas a part of?
Coahuila y Tejas.
who was Bernardo de Galvez?
He was the Spanish military governor of Louisiana.
what made Mexico independent from Spain?
the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
what was the name of Stephen F. Austin’s capital of his colony?
San felepe de Austin.
where was Stephen F. Austin’s colony located?
between the Colorado and Brazos rivers.
why did Stephen F. Austin choose the location of his colony?
it had rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate.
Why did Moses Austin think settlers would go to Texas?
cheap land.
