Mexican Texas Flashcard
What are empresarios? What agreement did they make with the Mexican government?
Empresarios are land agents that helped recruit and bring settlers to an area.
Who was Stephen F. Austin? What was the capital of his colony?
He was the first empresario and the capital’s name is San Felipe de Austin.
How were Spanish and Anglo methods of settlement different?
The Anglo came for cheap land but the Spanish came to colonize.
Describe the Old Three Hundred.
Catholic, Spanish or Mexican citizens, nd they have a good moral character. There was also 300 families that came to settle.
What were the guarantees in Iturbide’s Plan de Iguala?
To declare Mexico independent from Spain, to have equal rights, and to have Catholicism as their official religion.
What was the Constitution of 1824? What did it do about Texas?
The settlers were allowed to bring in slaves they already owned.
What is the Neutral Ground? Why was the Neutral Ground? Why was the Neutral Ground problematic?
Neither country will control or patrol the area so smugglers, outlaws, and fugitives were safe from legal authority in the area.
Describe the Adams-Onis Treaty?
U.S. and Spain signed the treaty, ending the Neutral Ground Agreement.
Who was Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara and what did he do?
Traveled to the United States to get help freeing Texas from Spanish. He and Augustus Magee created the Republician Army of the North.
Describe the Battle of Medina. What was the result of that battle?
Also known as ““The Bloodiest Battle in Texas History” and Texas remains under Spanish control for another seven years after.
What was the Louisiana Purchase? Why was it so significant?
The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for %15 million. That means the size of the U.S. just doubled and they now share a border with Texas.
Who was Bernardo de Gavlez
He was the Spanish military governor of Louisiana where he allowed American ships to use ports, give supplies and money, and led troops against the British along the coast.
What area did Stephen F. Austin choose for his colony? Why?
Between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers because the area had rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate.
Why did Moses Austin believe Americans would want to move to Texas?
For cheap land.
Why is the year 1821 significant to Texas history?
Mexico gets its independence.
Who is Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla? What was his role in the war for independence?
He is known as the Father of Mexico Independence and he helped fight for independence from Spain.
Why is James Long significant?
He was the last Filibuster in Texas and declared Texas independent who later was elected as their president.
What did Marques de Rubi recommend to the Spanish king?
All Texas missions should be abandoned except San Antonio and Goliad, he also wanted all settlers in East Texas to be moved to San Antonio.
Why is Phillip Nolan significant?
He was the first Filibuster.
What is Moses Austin’s nickname? Why do people call him that?
His nickname is “The Grandfather of Texas”, he got the nickname because he was the first to bring Anglo-American families to settle in Texas.
What is Stephen F. Austin’s nickname? Why do people call him that?
His nickname is “The Father of Texas”, he got his nickname because he was the first empresario when he took over his father.
What was the Grito de Dolores? Why is it significant?
It means “A cry of pain” and Hidalgo called for Mecian citizens to fight for independence from Spain. It inspired people throughout New Spain afterward.
What was Coahuila y Tejas and how was it created?
It merged the two provinces together and it was created in the Meixan Constitution of 1824.
