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Unit 4 EOY PINER
Mexican Colonization and Empresario System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 | Resolves land dispute between New Spain and US. |
| Father Miguel Hidalgo | Initiated the movement of the Independence of Mexico through a "Grito" or call for rebellion. |
| American Revolutionary War | Conflict between American Colonists and Great Britain over independence. |
| The Seven Year War | Conflict between France and Great Britain for control of North America. |
| Louisiana Purchase | Purchased by US from France in 1803 doubling the size of the US. Spanish Texas and US now share a border along Sabine River because of it. |
| Iturbide's Plan | 3 Guarantees- 1. Independent from Spain 2. Unity and equality for all 3. Devotion to Catholic Church |
| Bernardo de Galvez | Spanish military governor of Louisiana, His efforts helped American colonists secure the southern states from British control during American Revolutionary war. |
| Marques de Rubi | A Spanish "Visitador" or Inspector of Missions. |
| Why did colonists of New Spain rebel against Spanish rule? | Spanish rule hurt their economy. Loss of jobs-money. |
| While Texas was still under Spanish rule, only 3 settlements existed? | San Antonio, Goliad, and Nacogdoches. |
| With Spain engulfed in civil war, its leaders gave little attention to the concerns of whom? | Mexican People |
| Iturbide's Plan "de Iguala" offered the people of Mexico | A Constitutional Monarchy |
| At the end of Spain's rule, what was the biggest threat to Spanish Texas? | The United States of America |
| What was created when settlers adapted Spanish customs to the frontier conditions? | A distinct Tejano culture. |
| What was the result of the US purchase of the Louisiana Territory? | The US and Spanish Texas shared a border. |
| According to the Adams-Onis Treaty, it required the US to? | Surrender all claims to Texas. |
| Why were East Texans reluctant to relocate to San Antonio? | Because farming was easier in East Texas. |
| During the American Revolutionary War, which side did Spain take? | American Revolutionists. |
| Treaty of Cordoba | August 24, 1821 Spanish rule comes to an end, and Mexican Texas becomes a free province. |
| What is the one thing Spain failed to do in Texas? | Settle the lands of Texas. |
| Who had been at the forefront of the Mexican struggle for independence. | Church leaders, Mestizos, and Criollos. |
| What are the lasting effects of Spanish rule in Texas? | Surnames, farming and ranching methods, land form names, town names, and road/highway names. |
| How many years had Spain claimed the land of Texas? | 300 Years. |
| The first European language to be spoken in North America 500 years ago? | Spanish |
| Moses Austin | Father of SFA, lead the Texas Venture of 1821. |
| Stephen Fuller Austin | Father of Texas, established first Anglo-America colony in Texas. |
| Baron de Bastrop | Texas Representative |
| Antonio Martinez | Governor of Spanish Texas |
| Erasmo Seguin | Spanish, San Antonio businessman sent by governor to tell Moses Austin his request for settlement was approved by the Spanish Government. |
| Mexican National Era | 1821 Mexican independence marks the beginning of this era. Texas is a part of Mexico and Mexican government attempts to control settlement of Texas. |
| Sarah Dewitt | First woman to own land in Texas. |
| State Colonization Law of 1825 requirements(3) | Citizen, Moral Character, Catholic |
| Green DeWitt | Established town of Gonzales, Mexican law that passed in 1830, limited immigrants from entering Texas, which caused him difficulties, and financially crippled him. |
| Martin De Leon | Brought 41 Mexican families to Texas, started cattle industry, and helped establish the town of Victoria, TX. |
| 3 things women of colonial Texas could not do? | Vote, hold public office, or serve on a jury. |
| What are 3 reasons colonists came to Texas from the US? | Free or cheap land, a new start at life, and adventure. |
| What are 3 characteristics SFA was looking for in a colonist? | Education, Wealth, and Farming |
| In 1824 which form of government did Mexico adopt? | Federalist party |
| The Old Three Hundred | First settlers of SFA first colony, and first people to settle the area. |