Important people
The man who was elected first president of the Texas Republic
Sam Houston
The law of 1830 stopped ________ from the U.S.
Immigration
What was Hidalgo's famous cry?
Viva Mexico
What was the battle of Gonzalas nicknamed?
"Lexington of Texas"
An individual who carries out unauthorized warfare against a foreign country
Filibuster
He expresses his concern about the growing America influence in Texas
General Teran
The law of 1830 ________ the immigration of Mexico and European families to Texas
Encouraged
When did Mexico gain independence
1821
Mexicans won this battle and killed all the Texas soldiers. This battle took place in San Antonio
Battle of the Alamo
Spanish term for cowboy
Vaqueros
Juan N Seguin
A land agent whose job was to bring new settlers into an area
Empresario
Who led Mexico to independence
Father Hidalgo
The battle was a conflict between the Mexicans troops and Texas colonists. The Mexican army wanted to take the Texans cannon, so Texas said come and take it. After a small fight the Mexicans ended up retreating and Texas got to keep their cannon. This was the start of Texas independence.
Battle of Gonzales
A small fight between two armys. Not common or irregular.
He would not accept seperate statehood from Texas
Santa Anna
The law that Mexico passes that did not allow any slaves into Texas and pauses or canceled empresario contracts
Mexico's law of April 6, 1830
What was the name of the independence war?
Mexican war of independence
What was the name of the mule team had silver?
"Grass fight"
Who wanted power shared?
Federalists
He was asked to command 300 soldiers
Stephen F. Austin
The law of 1830 set up ___ _____.
new forts
What is another name for Mexican independence
El grito de Dolores
What Battle lasted 30 minutes?
Battle of goliad
Who ended the relative freedom Texas had enjoyed?
Centralists