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Unit 4 Mexican Texas Flashcards

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What are empresarios?

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They are land agents who bring people to settle in new land such as Texas.

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What agreement did they have with the Mexican Government?

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They worked with their government.

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Who was Stephen F. Austin?

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He was the first empresario.

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What was the capital of the colony of Stephen F. Austin?

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Between the Colorado and Brazos River , San Felipe de Austin

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How were the Spanish and Anglo methods of settlements different?

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The Spanish wanted to colonize while the Anglo came for cheap land. Also, the Painsh would use force if necessary, but the Anglo bought the land.

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They are the first three hundred families who settled in Texas.

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The Old Three Hundred

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What were the guarantees in Iturbide’s Plan de Iguala?

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  1. Declare Mexico’s independence from Spain
  2. Mexico people would have equal rights
  3. Catholicism would be the official religion of Mexico.
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What was the Constitution of 1824?

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A self-written constitution made by Mexico (the first constitution written by them).

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What did the Constitution of 1824 do to Texas?

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Texas was named Tejas under the New Mexico government.

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What was the Neutral Ground?

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The Neutral ground was a groud with no government or ruler as it was the land between Texas and Spain.

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What was the boundary thought by the U.S. to be the boundary between Texas?

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Sabine River

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What was the boundary thought by Texas to be the boundary between the U.S.?

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Arroyo Honda

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Why was the Neutral Ground a problem for both Texas and the U.S.?

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There were many crimes happening as there was no government as well as fugitives running to that land to seek shelter. Humans can use artificial selection to get faster horses, therefore over time, race horses got faster.

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What was the Adams-Onis Treaty?

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The United States got the Neutral Ground but lost all claims to Texas. also got Florida.

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Who was Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara?

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He wanted to help free Texas from Spanish rule.

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What did Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara do?

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He created the Republic Zrmy of the North with Augustus Magee.

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What was the Battle of Medina?

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A quick battle where the Spanish general Arredondo, the Spanish, overwhelmed the Republic Army of the North. Also

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What was the result of the Battle of Medina?

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All soldiers were either killed on the battlefield or executed. Also, Texas remained under Spanish control for another 7 years.

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What was the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase was for $15 million. It doubled the size of The United States and the U.S. now shared a border with Texas.

20
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Who was Bernardo de Galverez?

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A Spanish military governor of Louisiana

21
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What did Bernardo de Galverez do?

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He opened part of New Orleans to the Americans contributing to weapons, food, clothing, and medical supplies.

22
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What are Anglo settlers?

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White settlers from America

23
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What are the requirements for settlers?

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  1. Must convert to Catholicism
  2. Must become a Spanish citizen
  3. Must have good character and moral
24
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Who was sent with Stephen F. Austin to pick out land?

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Erasmo Seguin

25
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What does GTT stand for?

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Gone to Texas becomes a thing.

26
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What was the goal of the Colonization Law of 1825?

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Increase the population

27
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What was the name of Green DeWitt’s settlement and how many AMERICAN families did he bring?

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Name - Gonzales
Familes - 166

28
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What was the name of Martin De Leon’s settlement and how many MEXICAN families did he bring?

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Name - Victoria
Families - 200

29
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What was a serois probem?

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Southern farmers brought slaves and in 1825, one-fourth of Austin’s colony was enslaved.

30
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How did Austine choose settlers?

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He chose wealthy farmers from the south.

31
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What area did Stephen F. Austin choose for his colony and why?

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An area with rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate because of farming, drinking water and crops, and good weather.

32
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What was the main reason Moses Austin believed Americans would move to Texas?

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Cheap Land

33
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Why is the year 1821 important to Texas history?

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It is when Mexico declared independence

34
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Who is Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla?

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A priest and the “Father of Mexican Independence”.

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What was Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s role in the war for independence?

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He called for the Mexican people to fight for independence from Spain.

36
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Why is James Long important?

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He was the last filibuster

37
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What were the two recommendations made by Marques de Rubi to the Spanish King?

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  1. Abandon all missions except for San Antonio and Goliad
  2. All settlers in East Texas be moved to San Antonio
38
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Why was Philip Nolan killed?

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believed to be an American Spy

39
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Why was he in Texas?

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to capture horses

40
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What is the nickname of Moses Austin and why does he have it?

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Nickname - Grandfather of Texas
Reason - His original idea was to have Americans settle in Texas but died.

41
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What is the nickname of Stephen F. Austin and why does he have it?

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Nickname - Father of Texas
Reason - Brought numerous settlers to Texas and completed his father’s dying wish

42
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What was the Grito de Dolores?

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A speech/cry by Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to Mexican people to go to war with Spain for independence.

43
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Why was the Grito de Dolores important?

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It was an inspiration and made Mexico go to war with Spain for independence.

44
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What was the Coahuila y Tejas?

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A state

45
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How was the Coahuila y Tejas created?

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It was created by the Mexican Constitution of 1824

46
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What was the Treaty of Cordoba?

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August 21, 1821 - The Treaty of Cordoba was signed declaring Mexico independent.

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