Mexican Colonization & Empresario System Flashcards
(20 cards)
What was the Neutral Ground in the Louisiana Purchase?
Land between the United States and Texas (owned by Spain) after the Lousiana Purchase; could not decide on border
Who is Augustin de Iturbide?
He declares himself the Empire of Mexico
What was the Plan de Iguala, and whose plan was it?
- Mexico gain Independence
- Catholic is the official religion
- Equality for all Hispican people
When did Mexico win its independence?
1821
Who was Father Miguel Hidalgo?
Priest who called for Mexican Independence from Spain. His speech “Grito de Dolores” ( cry of Dolores)
How were Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin related?
Moses is the dad of Stephen F. Austin
Who received the original land grant to bring new settlers to Texas?
Moses Austin
Who is known as the “The Father of Texas?”
Stephen F. Austin
What impact did Stephen F. Austin have on the settlement of Texas?
He made it possible for U.S. settlers to come to Texas.
What is an empresario?
A person or businessman who is granted land and permission to settle an area to bring settlers
Why did the population of Texas increase after Mexico gained its independence?
Empresarios were bringing settlers to Texas
What were the main requirements of the Anglo-American settlers in Austin’s original colony?
You needed to be catholic and had to be good people
What was Austin’s original colony referred to as?
The old 300
After Mexico won its independence from Spain, who owned the land granted to Austin?
Mexico owned it and refused to sell it
What are some reasons Anglo-Americans migrated to Texas?
cheap land, freshwater sources, fertile cropland, access to road, and a mild climate
Why did Stephen F Austin choose the ideal land that he did?
farmland
Why did Stephen F Austin sell acreage for just 12.5 cents?
He had settled expenses. (to help cover cost)
What did Stephen F Austin believe about southern farmers from the U.S.?
The are use to the weather
Who was Martin deLeon?
only Mexican empresario to establish a colony in Texas. Known as Victoria
Why were Austin’s settlements so successful?
They were so successful because he went to law school, and people wanted a smart leader and his land was cheap.
