3 major reasons for European exploration of the New World (3 G's)
Gold, God, Glory
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Why did Texas write their own Declaration of Independence?
To become independent from Mexico
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Which colony had fertile soil and fresh drinking water from Guadalupe river, was close to the Gulf of Mexico so settlers could get supplies, had its own mail system, school, militia, and was settled by Mexican families
Victoria (Martin de Leon's colony)
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The Texas Declaration of Independence declared Texasâ independence from ______.
Mexico
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Which battle did Sam Houston and the Texans surprise attack Santa Anna and the Mexicans while they were resting?
San Jacinto
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Which colony was located between the Colorado and Brazos rivers and had fertile soil for water and many trees for homes, brought the first Americans to Texas (the Old 300), had its own newspaper
Austin's Colony
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Why did the Spanish establish missions?
to spread Christianity to the Indians, to claim more land
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Coronado and other explorers came to the New World searching for what?
Gold
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What is one mission that is still standing today? (Hint: it is in San Antonio)
The Alamo
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Spain built _______ so they would be able to hold on to their newly-discovered lands. ______ helped to spread Christianity and the Spanish way of life to the Texas Indians.
Missions
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Who was the general of the Mexican army during the Texas Revolution and dictator of Mexico?
Santa Anna
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Who is the empresario who established the Victoria Colony? He was the only Mexican empresario to found a colony in Texas.
Martin de Leon
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The Battle of _____ ______ lasted for 18 minutes and was the final battle in the Texas Revolution.