Mexicos independence from Spain
when did Hernan Cortes take over the aztec empire?
1521
When did Spanish forces conquer the Aztecs?
1521
Who were the two most famous empresarios?
Stephen F. Austin, and Martin De Leon
Buffer
a go between, a Barrier
inferior
lesser than, below in status
Who is father Miguel Hidalgo?
a Catholic priest in the town Deloris
Why did Spains set up a system of missions and presidios?
To expand their territory.
What was Stephen F. Austin's nickname?
The Father of Texas
Cholera
An often fatal bacterial decease
arduous
difficult or strenuous
What Native American group posed a threat to Mexico's leaders?
Comancheria
How did Moses Austin die?
Pneumonia
empresario
a leader granted rule over a colony
presidios
forts occupied by Spanish soldiers
What were the three guarantees?
Mexico would become an independent nation, their national religion would be Roman Catholic, and Mexicans of Spanish decent would be treated equally.
Spanish monarchs appointed viceroys, what was their task?
Governing large ares of land.
How did De Leon die?
Choleria
conquesdidor
conquer from Spain
missions
religious settlements in the new world
When was the Treaty of Cordoba?
August 24th 1821
What was Mexico's three branches of government?
They had a representative branch a presidential branch and a vice-presidential branch.
Where was San Felipe de Austin?
Near present day Sealy, Texas.
peninsulares
Spaniards born in Spain
criollos
spanards born in america