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Spanish Cultura
Spanish Culture - Tejanos
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tejanos | Spanish |
| Spanish Colonial Era | Period when Spanish settlers established missions in Texas. |
| Mestizo | Person of mixed Indigenous and Spanish ancestry. |
| Mexican Independence | 1821 event granting Tejanos Mexican citizenship. |
| Ranching | Key economic activity influencing Tejano culture. |
| Catholicism | Major religious influence in Tejano community life. |
| Rancheras | Traditional music genre reflecting Tejano cultural identity. |
| Corrido | Narrative ballad expressing Tejano history and struggles. |
| Patriarchal Family Structure | Family system where males hold primary authority. |
| Texas Revolution | Conflict (1835 |
| Juan Seguín | Tejano leader who fought for Texas independence. |
| Marginalization | Process diminishing Tejano land and political power. |
| Racial Tensions | Conflicts between Anglo settlers and Tejanos post |
| Dispossession | Loss of land rights experienced by Tejanos. |
| Tejano Contributions | Significant input in Texas ranching and agriculture. |
| Cultural Legacy | Enduring influence of Tejanos in Texas identity. |
| Tejano Music | Fusion of Mexican folk and modern musical styles. |
| Conjunto | Musical genre influenced by Tejano music traditions. |
| Cultural Celebrations | Festivals honoring Tejano heritage in Texas. |
| Historical Commemorations | Events recognizing Tejano contributions to Texas history. |
| Texan Identity | Cultural identity shaped by diverse historical influences. |