Important Events, People, and Vocabulary Flashcards
(35 cards)
What war caused France to lose Louisiana, France to no longer be a colonial power, or Spain to abandon most Texas missions?
The Seven Year’s War
Who did King Charles III send to inspect if all of the missions in Texas were necessary?
Marques de Rubi
What were Rubi’s recommendations?
- Texas missions be abandoned except for San Antonio and Goliad
- All settlers in East Texas move to San Antonio
Who founded Nacogdoches?
Gil Y’ Barbo
Why was Nacogdoches founded?
East Texas settlers were furious that they had to move so they moved without the government’s permission
Who aided the United States war effort?
Bernardo de Galvez
How did Spain get Florida in 1783?
They helped the US
How much did the US purchase Louisiana?
$15 million
What’s significant about the US purchasing Louisiana?
The US shares a border with Texas
What is the Neutral Ground Agreement?
An agreement where a neutral ground is set up between Sabine River and Arroyo Hondo where neither Spain nor the US could own
What was the problem with the Neutral Ground Agreement?
Smugglers, outlaws, and fugitives could escape from the government
What did the Adam-Onis Treaty accomplish?
It ended the Neutral Ground Agreement, U.S. gets the border of Texas to be Sabine River and Florida but leaves Texas alone
What is a filibuster?
People that go to another country and cause chaos
Who was the first filibuster and what was his purpose?
Philip Nolan wanted to capture wild horses and sell them for a profit
Who did the Spanish think was an American spy?
Philip Nolan
What were the reasons why the citizens of New Spain wanted independence?
- Spain was too far away to help citizens in New Spain
- The king forced colonists to pay heavy taxes
- Colonists were excluded from the best jobs
Who called for Mexican citizens to fight for independence from Spain, named this “Grito de Dolores”, and was called “The Father of Mexican Independence”?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Who traveled to the US to get help freeing Texas from Spanish rule?
Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara
Which two men created the Republican Army of the North?
Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara and Augustus Magee
What did the Republican Army of the North capture?
Captured cities of San Antonio, Goliad, and Nacogdoches and declared Texas independent
What was the bloodiest battle in Texas history, was commanded by General Arredondo, and got every Republican army personnel or associate killed?
The Battle of Medina
Why was Galveston an ideal base against the Spanish Fleet?
Its remote location
Who moved to Galveston claiming to support the rebels but really just wanted to steal Spanish cargo?
Jean Lafitte
Who was the president of a group that declared Texas independent and was the last filibuster in Texas?
Dr. James Long
