Mexican Texas Unit 4 Flashcards
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When was Mexico independent from Spain?
1821
What is a filibuster?
Someone who goes to another country to try and take over by waging war without country support.
What is an impresario?
A land agent whose job is to bring new settlers to an area
What do you call a non-Spanish white person living in the U.S.?
An anglo American
What is a vaquero?
A cowboy
What was the old three-hundred?
The first 300 families to settle
What was Stephen F. Austin’s choice of settlers?
He chose wealthy farmers from the East who in return came for the cheap land, escaping debt, or adventure.
Was was the problem with Stephen F. Austin’s colonists?
The colonists brought many slaves to produce cotton crops. Later one 1/4 of of Austin’s colony was enslaved.
What was Coahuila y Tejas?
Coahuila y Tejas was the state created in the Mexican constitution of 1824, merging 2 provinces including Texas.
What is a federalist?
Someone who believes in a weak central government that shares power with the states.
What is Centralist?
Someone who believes in a strong central government, stronger than the states.
What was the Grito de Dolores?
The Grito de Dolores was the speech father Hidalgo made which means a cry of pain. It inspired people throughout New Spain to fight.
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
Stephen F. Austin or the “Father of Texas” was the first impresario.
Who was Moses F. Austin
Moses F. Austin or the “Grandfather of Texas” was the father of Stephen F. Austin and was the first one to suggest to bring Anglo families to Texas.
Who was Philip Nolan?
Philip Nolan was the first filibuster who came to Texas to capture wild horses but was thought to be an American spy.
Who was Marques de Rubi?
Marques de Rubi was appointed to inspect all of the Texas missions to see if they were needed.
What was in Marques de Rubis report?
He said all Texas missions be abandoned except for Goliad, and San Antonio. He also said all settlers in the East should move to San Antonio.
Who was James Long?
James Long was the last filibuster in Texas. He declared Texas independent and was named the president of Texas.
Who was father Hidalgo?
Hidalgo was a priest who called for Mexican citizens to fight for independence.
What is Father Hidalgo known as?
The Father of Independence
Why did Moses Austin think Anglo people would move?
For Cheap Land
Where did Stephen F Austin decide his colony would be for settlers?
Between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers because of the rich soil, water access, and warm climate.
What was the capital of Stephen F. Austin’s colony?
San Felipe de Austin
Who was Bernardo de Galvez?
A Spanish military governor who aided the U.S. in the war.
