Chapter 7 Flashcards
What is an Emprasario?
A land agent who brought new settlers to an area
What are the requirements to live in Stephen F. Austin’s colony?
Must live in Texas; become a Mexican citizen; and have good moral character.
What is a centralist?
Someone who wants to center the power within the government.
What is a Federalist
Someone who wants to share the power between the states.
Who was Moses Austin?
An emprasario who wanted to help colonize Texas.
Who is Baron de Bastrop
He persuaded the governor to help Stephen F. Austin get his contract
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
Son of Moses who continued what his father started; became the most successful emprasario; ARRESTED AND WAS A PRISONER IN MEXICO.
What did the Constitution of 1824 do?
divided Mexico into 19 states and 4 territories; shared power with the federal government and separate states.
Anglo:Mexicans (ratio)
15:1
