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Unit 3: Mexican Era
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are filibusters? | Men who tried to illegally claim land in Texas |
| Why is Jose Gutierrez de Lara important? | He was a rebel who tried to capture TX with the Republican Army of the North |
| Who is credited with starting the movement for Mexican Independence? | Miguel Hidalgo with his “Grito de Dolores” |
| Why is 1821 important? | Mexico gained its independence from Spain |
| Why did Texas like the Constitution of 1824? | The constitution resembled that of the US |
| What did the Colonization Law of 1825 do? | Allowed Anglo-Americans to settle Mexican-Texas |
| What was the price per acre during the Empresarios period? | $0.12/acre |
| Mention at least 3 of the requirements to be able to settle in Texas? | Become a Mexican citizen Become catholic Have good morals |
| Why is Moses Austin significant? | He got permission to start a colony in Texas but dies before doing so. |
| Why is Stephen F Austin significant? | He started the 1st Anglo-American colony in Texas |
| What is an empresario? | Men given land-grants in Mexican-Texas to settle families |