What was a push factor that led to more Anglos moving to Texas?
Fertile soil, job opportunity
Catholic Religion and Lots of Government
Hot Climate and Lack of Government
Job opportunities and friendly Native
What is the name of the priest that rings the bell in the town of Dolores?
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo began the movement for independence in the city of Dolores, what is this event called?
El Grito de Dolores " Cry of Pain"
What pulled Anglo Americans into settling into Texas?
Large amounts of cheap land and opportunities
What is the name of the bloodiest battle that occurred in 1813?
Battle of Medina
Who was the Priest that wanted to get rid of the Casta System and Declare Independence from Spain
Father Miguel Hidalgo
He fought along Juan B. G de Lara to free the Northern states of Texas from Spain but died at Goliad?
Augustus MaGee
In 1819 what treaty attempted to resolve the disputed lands of Florida and claims over Texas ?
Adam and Onis Treaty
People who are granted to large amounts of land and responsible for their tenants becoming loyal Mexican Citizens are known as?
Empresarios
What were some of the greatest difficulties did the settlers to Texas have to face?
Drought, disease and Native American Attacks
Overpopulation and Friendly Natives
Lack of wifi service and Karens all over the place
Abundance of rain and cheap land
The first Anglo to gain permission from Spain to apply this system of colonization called Empresarios
Moses Austin
He was the first Governor of Mexico Texas and led a successful expedition in North Texas following Miguel Hidalgos execution?
Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara ( Will except Jose Lara)
Texas became occupied with many Anglo Americans therefore Mexico decided to join two states. What are they called?
Texas y Coahuila
What did Spain get out of the Adams and Onis treaty?
Texas
Someone that engages in unauthorized military action in a foreign country to support a revolution.
Filibusters
The constitution of 1824 stated all of the following EXECPT?
Slavery was legal
Mexico now owned all New Spain including Texas
The Catholic Church would keep it's power
Slavery was now illegal
Which city did Gil Ybarbo move away from San Antonio because all the good farming land was taken?
Nacogdoches
What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 do for the Unites States?
Doubled the size of the US
Who does King Carlos III send to Texas to investigate the Missions and Presidios
Marques De Rubi
What year did Mexico gain it's independence from Spain?
1821
Mexico revolted against Spain and fought for independence because of (race, discrimination and equality)? what is is the name of the system? ?
Caste System
Who is the greatest NFL team of ALL TIME!!!!
Da Bears