During this era, Spanish worked to establish control of Texas, They built missions, forts and other settlements. Their efforts sometimes resulted in conflict with American Indians, the French and others.
What is Spanish Colonial era?
100
The document that settled the boundary dispute between Texas and Mexico?
What is the Treaty of Velasco?
100
Texans outnumbered the Mexicans 10-1
Texans ignored Mexican laws and cultures
Texas could throw the whole nation into a revolution
What is the Mier y Teran report?
100
Texas gained independence from Mexico
Texas Declaration of Independence was written
What happened in 1836?
100
The letter William Travis wrote to the United States asking for reinforcements
What is the most heroic document in Texas History?
200
The delegates met on March 1 to draft the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution for the Republic of Texas. They also organized the temporary government for the Republic and selected leaders until elections could be held.
What is Limited Government?
200
The individual right that was denied to the Anglo settlers under the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
What is Freedom of Religion?
200
Placed taxes (duties) on goods coming in from the United States
Banned slavery
Banned immigration from the United States
What is the Law of April 6, 1830?
200
Battle of Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto " Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad"
Battle of Gonzales " Come and Take It"
What is Revolution and Republic Era?
200
The annexation of Texas, Mexican cession, Gadsen Purchase
The belief the U.S. was to obtain land from the Atlantic to the Pacific?
What is the Manifest Destiny?
300
Cheap Land, Escape Debt, Seek Adventure
What are the reasons Anglos came to Texas?
300
Texas sold a third of it's land to the United States for $10 million.
What is the way Texas was able to pay its debts after gaining independence from Mexico?
300
Clearing forests
Establishing missions
Securing shelter
Introducing new plants and animals
What are examples of how settlers adapted to Life in Texas?
300
Edwards led a revolt and proclaimed his colony to be the Fredonia Republic
What is the action Hayden Edwards took after Mexican officials cancelled his land grant?
300
When one branch allows, rejects or vetoes another branch
What is Checks and Balances?
400
The reason Hispanics make up the majority of the population along the Rio Grande Valley of Texas?
What is a shared border between Texas and Mexico?
400
MISSIONS
Catholic Heritage
Cattle Ranching
Routes of first Texas roads
What are examples of Spanish influences in Texas?
400
1. Convert American Indians to Catholic
2. To provide protection from attacks by American Indians
What are the Spanish and Mexican nations?
400
Additional opportunities for settlement and immigration of Texas lands
What is the State Colonization Law of 1825?
400
Fertile soil
Wet Climate
Most major Texas cities
What are the reasons settlers moved to the Coastal Plains?
500
The Texas leader that commanded the troops during the Massacre at Goliad.
James Fannin
500
The European Explorer that was shipwrecked and encountered the native American tribe, Karankawas. He also wrote a book about his encounters.
Who is Cabeza de Vaca?
500
The first person to obtain permission to bring Anglo American settlers to Spanish Texas.