Definitions/facts pt. 1
Who are Vaqueros?
Why was Gil Y'barbo upset, and what did he do about it?
He was upset since the Spanish government ordered the closure of East Texas missions and presidios, and he led unauthorized relocation of the settlers.
How did General Taran feel about American influence?
General Taran was alarmed and opposed American influence as he viewed it as a threat to the Mexican Culture
What was Moses Austin's role in the Anglo American colonization of Texas
Moses Austin secured permission from the Spanish government to bring Anglo Americans into Texas to start a colony
What was the Law of April 6, 1830?
The Law of April 6, 1830 banned further U.S. Immigration into Texas, prohibited slavery, and suspended unfulfilled empresario contracts
Who are Anglo Americans?
Immigrants that moved from the Untied States to Texas
What did the Peace Party stand for? Did they want a consultation?
The Peace Party stood for peace and NOT to become independent from Mexico. They stood for a consultation
What did the Edwards Brothers do to raise concerns in the Mexican government?
They threatened to launch a armed movement known as the Fredonian Rebellion
Where did Martin De Leon bring immigrants from?
He brought immigrants from Mexico to Texas
Why did Mexico want independence?
They wanted to end the social inequality.
Who are Militias?
A military force made up of normal citizens and NOT actual soldiers
What did the War Party stand for? Did they want a consultation?
The War Party wanted to become completely independent from Mexico and wanted to attack Mexico. They originally didn't want a consultation, but changed and stood for the Consulation of 1835.
How did Stephen F. Austin become the father of Texas? Also where did he bring immigrants from?
He became known the father of Texas for being the first empresario in Texas! He primarily brought American settlers known as The Old Three Hundred
Where did McMullen and McGloin bring immigrants from?
They brought immigrants from Ireland into Texas
Who did France and Spain support in the American Revolution?
They supported the Thirteen American Colonies from Great Britian.
What did Stephen F. Austin fear about Santa Anna?
He believed that Santa Anna would want total power and become a dictator
Who are Pioneers?
The Pioneers were the early settlers in Texas History.
Why did Texans like Santa Anna at first?
Santa Anna suppored Federalism. (This is before he became corrupt)
How is William B. Travis connected to John Davis Bradburn?
They were arrested after writing a missleading letter to Mexico. The letter said that a city was under attack.
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect Texas?
It put the Spanish and United States borders side by side.
Who are Fillibusters?
They were unauthorized people that launched military expeditions against a foreign countries
Who are Empresarios?
A person who established authorized colonies in Texas.
Who issued the El Grito de Delores?
Father Hidalgo
Where/when was General Cos's first appearance in Texas? What did he refuse to do?
General Cos arrived in texas on September 20, 1835 in the port of Copano Bay. He refused to correspond with the Texans.
How did the Treaty of Paris of 1763 and Adams-Onis Treaty effect Texas?
The Treaty of Paris removed the threat of France from New Spain, and the Adams-Onis Treaty made the United States renounce its claims to Texas.