TX Settlements Flashcards
Who settled to the New World?
Spain
What was the goal for the Spanish Settlements?
To convert all the Native Indians to Catholicism.
Why was the mission uncessecsfull?
Native Indians attacked, this cost spain.
Presidio Definition?
Military barracks, soldiers residence
GGT Definition?
Gone to Texas
Rancho Definition?
ranch, outside of town
Mission Definition?
church, priest residence
Town Definition?
economic center-township, Spanish citizens in residence
Why did the Mexican Settle into TX?
increase tax revenue for Mexico, and buffer from American Indians
What was the Spanish Settlement called?
Missions System
What was the Mexican Settlement called?
Empresario System
What did empresarios do?
empresarios brought families to Texas to settle designated parcels of land
What were the Criteria for families coming to Texas?
Spanish - speak and adopt citizenship
Catholic - practice or be silent of other religions
Good moral character - no criminal or outlaws
Farming - have knowledge of farming or be willing to learn to settle the land given
Where the Mexican successful at attraction settlers?
Successful at attracting settlers
How did the Anglo Settlement settle?
settled by Individuals as homesteads for farming, economic advantages and new starts
Where did the majority of Anglo settlers come from?
settlers coming and taking land, vast majority of settlers coming from the southern U.S.
What conflicts did the anglo settlement have with Mexico that arose?
Slavery - Mexican culture did not approve of slavery
Trade with U.S. - Mexican government was worried about growing trade with the U.S.
Population surge - settlements quickly grew beyond governmental control
Where the Anglo Settlements successful?
Very successful at attracting settlers
Why did the Spanish come to TX?
hoped for economic gain (gold); the Spanish government later solidified land claims, outing the French, and established missions, presidios, and settlements on theTexas frontier
Why did Mexico come to TX?
created larger land holdings and encouraged more Mexican settlement on the frontera (frontier) for ranching
Why did the Anglo come to TX?
beginning with Moses/Stephen F. Austin and the Old 300 in 1821, settlers from the United States included families who came to Texas to farm; they were attracted by cheap land (12.5 cents an acre) and liberal payment options
Why did the americans move to TX?
Americans, mostly Southerners, moved to Texas for a new life
Attracted by similar geographical features and economics (agriculture).
Settled mostly in the Gulf Coastal Plains & North Central Plains Regions.
What is Texas Fever?
a feeling of excitement of those moving to Texas
What was the immigrant influence?
Increased American population and influence, which led to conflict with the Mexican government, and eventual revolution by Texas settlers for independence
Influx of settlers from Mexico and other European countries which led to new…?
Language
Culture
Food & Celebrations
What were the Adaptations to the Texas Environment:
Texas lumber (deforestation) cleared land and used to build homes,
Settlements established near water and fertile soil
Planted crops suitable for harsh Texas weather
Watering techniques (irrigation) in dry regions of Texas
What were the Modifications Made for the Texas Environment:
Established Missions, Presidios, Ranches & Towns
Empresarios establishing settlements
Buffalo populations were being killed, thus Native American tribes began to migrate
What were the consequences to the interaction between the humans and environment?
Positive consequence: allowed for settlement in rough Texas frontier, establish new life for new Texas settlers, beginning of economic growth in Texas
Negative consequence: Mexico would inflict strict laws and rules, settlers conflict with Mexican government would lead to revolution, interruption/extinction of natural Texas buffalo population, conflict with Native American tribes
