Mexican Texas Notes Flashcards
1
Q
Why did colonists want independence from Spain?
A
- Spain was too far away to help them
- Spanish king charges heavy taxes
- Spanish king took money from churches
- Colonists were excluded from the best jobs
2
Q
What was Grito de Dolores?
A
- September 16, 1810
- Started by Father Hidalgo
- Meant “cry for pain”
- rallied Mexicans to fight for independence
- Hidalgo was capturted and killed
3
Q
What was a filibuster?
A
A military adventurer
4
Q
What was Philip Nolan known for?
A
- In Texas to catch horses
- Spain thought he was a spy
- All of his men were either captured or killed
5
Q
What was the Republican Army known for?
A
- Started by Jose Bernardo and Agustus Magee
- fought at battle of Medina where they were all killed or executed
6
Q
What was the result of the Battle of Medina?
A
Texas would remain under Spanish control for seven years.
7
Q
Why was Galveston a good base for rebels?
A
It was a remote location
8
Q
What was Jean Lafitte known for?
A
- Moved to Galveston and claimed to support the rebels
- More interested in stealing Spanish cargo
9
Q
What was James Long known for?
A
- Declared Texas independent
- Taken prisoner and shot
- Last filibuster in Texas
10
Q
What was Plan de Iguala known for?
A
- Declared Mexico independent
- Mexican people would have equal rights
- Catholicism would be official religion
11
Q
1821
A
Mexico gets independence
12
Q
1824
A
Mexico write constitution
13
Q
Mexico constitution
A
- Federal Republic
- Catholicism official religion
- Created Coahuilla y Tejas
- Allowed Anglos to bring slaves already owned
14
Q
Texas was known as
A
Coahuilla y Tejas
15
Q
Moses thought people would move to Texas because of?
A
Cheap Land
