CAUSES of the MEXICAN REVOLUTION
The reason for Mexican Complaint against Spain in Father Miguel Hidalgo's "Grito de Dolores" speech was....
RACIST treatment of Mexicans during Colonization
What challenges did MEXICO face AFTER it gained independence from Spain?
Texas is a large territory and Mexico did not have enough settlers to control it
Debt from war with Spain causing economic stress
hostile native American tribes
Which Empresario was nicknamed the "Father of Texas", and why was he given this nickname? (Answer in two complete sentences)
Stephen F. Austin was the "FATHER" of Texas (to White Settlers). He brought the first 300 White Settlers to Texas.
What of the significance of the Battle of Medina in 1813?
The Spanish Empire Increased Punishments on the Creoles and killed all of the rebellious Filibusters in that Battle. No Prisoners
Which of the following does NOT describe a Constitution?
A.) It describes and protects the rights of all citizens in a country.
B.) It describes the duties of each branch of government.
C.) It gives full power to a single ruler who makes and enforces all laws for all people.
D.) It is a document that has all the laws of the land
It gives full power to a single ruler who makes and enforces all laws for all people.
When Mexico encouraged settlement from the United States and other Territories, it implemented the STATE COLONIZATION LAW of 1825. What were the rules that settlers had to follow under this law? (Name three)
Become Catholic
Be Loyal to Mexico
Live on the Land and obey all laws (No Slavery)
What was the name of the only Mexican Empresario ?
Martin De Leon
What are TWO THINGS that are true about the significance about the Battle of Medina ?
A) Filibusters were also involved in the battle
B.) Mexico gained its independence on this day
C.) Spain put harsh laws and punishments after the battle
D) The Anglos gained independence from Mexico on this day.
Filibusters were also involved in the battle
Spain put harsh laws and punishments after the battle
What Goals did both Spain and Mexico have while settling Texas?
Both wanted to spread their culture (Catholic faith, Speak Spanish)
Who was the empresario responsible for the Fredonian Rebellion?
Haden Edwards
Both Spain and Mexico faced a huge problem of settling the large territory of Texas. Both used this same strategy...
Both countries invited Anglo Settlers with permission called Land Grants to settle if they followed certain rules
Who was the only Empresario turned Filibuster in Texas?
Haden Edwards
What were the 3 GRIEVANCES (Complaints) that Mexico had against Spain ?
wide separation between rich and poor
Racism in the Casta System
The enslavement and forced labor of others
What was Stephen F. Austin's nickname and why did he receive this name?
His nickname was the "Father of Texas" because he led the first Anglo settlers after his Father Moses Austin died. ("The Old 300")
What is the Difference between an EMPRESARIO and a FILIBUSTER?
A FILIBUSTER is a Land Pirate who steals land by occupying it without permission, and starting Unofficial War