He was known as "The Father of Mexican Independence."
What is Miguel Hidalgo
100
A member of the Catholic religious order.
What is Friar
100
A Spanish cowboy
What is Vaquero
100
The year Mexico gained its independence from Spain.
What is 1821
100
By 1821, Texas had only three settlements in its interior: San Antonio, Goliad and....
What is Nacogdoches
200
The first mission built in Texas.
What is Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
200
Individual who carries out rebellious acts in a foreign country.
What is Filibuster
200
What is Tejas in English, also known as the state motto of Texas.
What is Friend
200
The year San Antonio de Valero was established.
What is 1718
200
Which European power colonized modern-day Mexico between the 16th and 18th centuries?
What is Spain
300
The first mission built in East Texas.
What is San Francisco de los Tejas
300
A religious settlement or outpost
What is Mission
300
An old Spanish Road (in Spanish)
What is El Camino Real
300
A Spanish military outpost.
What is Presidio
300
What was the main reason why Spaniards established missions?
What is to convert American Indians to the Catholic faith
400
He was considered the first filibuster.
What is Philip Nolan
400
Largest Spanish settlement by 1772. Also served as the capital of Spanish Texas.
What is San Antonio
400
A person of Mexican heritage who calls Texas their home.
What is Tejano
400
An un-occupied piece of land that served as a haven for criminals.
What is Neutral Ground
400
What did all the settlements in Texas have in common?
Hint: look on page 125 of the Textbook
(A) They were all in the Mountains and Basins region (B) They were all located near the El Camino Real (C) They were all located near sources of water (D) They were all sites of battles
What is (C) They were all located near sources of water
500
Settlement known as the Alamo.
What is San Antonio de Valero
500
Spanish settlement near present-day Goliad (Spanish name).
What is La Bahia
500
A person of mixed Spanish and Native American heritage.
What is Mestizo
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!! 1. What event doubled the size of the United States? 2. Florida became part of the U.S. as a result of what treaty?
What is 1. Louisiana Purchase 2. Adams-Onis Treaty
500
Name the Six Flags of Texas in order of establishment.
What is Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, U.S.A.