People
first person to bring Anglo-American families to Texas? "the Father of Texas", settled the first and most successful colony.
Stephen F. Austin
Mexico gained independence from this country.
Spain
what was the collective name given to the first 300 families who settled in Texas?
the "Old 300"
This created a Federal Representative Republic for Mexico, it also stated that citizens must be Catholic
Constitution of 1824
how did most African Americans come to live in the early Texas settlements?
they were brought in as Slaves.
term for the businessman who's job was to get people to move to Texas, they were awarded land that they then would divide up for settlers
Empresario
Original leader of the Mexican Revolution
Father Miguel Hidalgo
the region of Texas w/ the most water and natural resources, very fertile soil, warm climate (this is where AND why S.F.A. picked this area to start his colony)
Coastal Plains
Most people who came to settle in Texas from the southern USA were from what line of work?
Farmers
this law required Anglo Americans to: learn Spanish, become Catholic, claim loyalty to Mexico (become citizens), and be good/moral people
Colonization law of 1825
what did Moses Austin do as a result of the War of 1812 and country going into a depression?
he negotiated with Spanish government to create a Anglo-American settlement in Spanish-Texas.
what was the name that Moses Austin called his plan to start a colony?
the Texas Venture
first person to get permission to settle an Anglo colony in Texas
Moses Austin
the term for a gift of public land that is given to a group or individual.
Land GRANT
what year did Mexico win it's independence?
1821
this established Coahuila y Tejas as one of Mexico's states
Constitution of 1824
List at least 2 reasons that Anglo people wanted to move to Texas?
cheap land, adventure, get a fresh start, find a wife!
Even though his colony never completed the contract and faced many setbacks, he is still considered one of the most successful empresarios.
Green DeWitt
this person helped Stephen F. Austin locate the land for his colony (also was the person who went to inform Moses Austin that his plan was accepted before he died).
Erasmo Seguin
what is the term to describe white, non-hispanic people from the USA?
Anglo-American
term used that means "the business of Farming"
Agriculture
this law allowed additional lands to be given to more Empresarios, creating many new colonies
Colonization Law of 1825
List at least 2 reasons that Mexico wanted or invited the Americans to come to Texas?
to settle the land, protect against Native American raids, to prevent other countries (USA, France, etc.) from trying to invade, to boost the economy
what 2 drinks does Mr. Wallace always have at his desk, every day
Coffee and Water
This guy led an expedition in Nacodoches, was captured and executed in Mexico City, his wife was later given land in the original Austin colony
James Long
What was the name of the town that Stephen F. Austin established in his original colony (it was the capital of the colony), set along the Brazos River.
San Felipe de Austin
what do we call a person of Mexican descent living in Texas (today we still see their cultural elements, music, food, etc.)
Tejano
the word for a "written plan of government"
a Constitution
What were some things/events that led to Mexico gaining independence from Spain? (list at least 2)
Father Hidalgo "Grito de Dolores", Civil War in Spain, American Revolution inspired the Mexicans
What was the capital city for the state of Coahuila y Tejas?
Saltillo
Only empresario that was Mexican, got preferential treatment and the best lands because he was Mexican.
Martin de Leon.
the largest Mexican state that was formed after the Mexican Constitution of 1824
Coahuila y Tejas
What was the stipulation (pertaining to a law in 1824) that would allow Texas to break away and become its own state apart from Coahuila y Tejas?
if they could grow their population to be big enough, they could break away be their own state.
What is the time period called when Mexico gained independence from Spain and took control of Texas?
Mexican National Era
What is a main reason that Mexicans would move to Texas in the 1820's?
to protect the territory and to keep the Mexican Culture
if Mr. Wallace could punch one person in the face, who would it be? (hint: he is the head football coach at University of Texas... downhorns).
**THIS IS WORTH DOUBLE POINTS!!!**
Steve Sarkisian