Spanish Texas
Who was Marques de Rubi and what was his role in Spanish Texas?
Marques de Rubi was a Spanish officer who was sent by the Spanish government to tour the missions for two years. He made recommendations to abandon missions and move settlers.
When and where was Moses Austin born?
Moses Austin was born in Connecticut in the year 1761.
_______________ was the most successful empresario.
Stephan F. Austin
True of False:
The Battle of Gonzales took place on October 2, 1842.
False. The Battle of Gonzales took place on October 2, 1835.
Who was Juan Seguin and how did he contribute to the Texas cause?
Juan Seguin was the son of Erasmo Seguin who joined the Texans in the revolution. He helped them both politically and militarily.
What was the Neutral Ground and who found refuge there?
The Neutral Ground was an ungoverned piece of land between Spanish Texas and Louisiana. Smugglers, outlaws, fugitives, and filibusters found refuge in the Neutral Ground.
Who was Barron de Bassdrop and how did he help Moses Austin?
Barron de Bassdrop was a friend of Moses Austin's who helped him get his plan to bring 300 families into Texas approved by the Spanish government
True or False:
Women of colonial Texas had unlimited rights under the law.
False. Women in colonial Texas had very limited rights under the law.
What was the "COME AND TAKE IT" flag made of and who made it?
The "COME AND TAKE IT" flag, which was made by Sara DeWitt, was made from a wedding dress.
True or False:
The attack on San Antonio began on December 5, 1835.
True
True or False:
Great Britan won the Seven Years War against France?
True
True or False:
Moses Austin died of the flu.
False. Moses Austin died of pneumonia.
What were Austin's secrets to success?
Austin's secrets to success were fortunate timing, good leadership, excellent land, plentiful lumber, and easy access to water.
What was the nickname for the Battle of Gonzales?
The Battle of Gonzales was nicknamed the "Lexington of Texas".
Where did the Mexican troops take refuge?
The Mexican troops took refuge in the Alamo.
_____________ founded the town of Nacogdoches and led families back into Texas without government permission.
Gail Ybarbo
Stephin F. Austin decided to settle in ________________________________________________________________.
The region between the Colorado River and the Brazos River
In which already settled colony did Green DeWitt and his family move to?
Green DeWitt and his family moved to the already settled colony of Gonzales.
On October 9, 1835, Texans captured the presidio at ____________.
Goliad
______________ tool command of the Texan troops after Ben Milam was killed.
Frank W. Johnson
What General led Spanish forces into battle and defeated the Republican Army?
Joaquin de Arredondo was the general who led Spanish forces into battle and defeated the Republican Army.
Name the four requirements you needed to meet in order to settle in Texas.
In order to settle in Texas, you had to...
1. Be a citizen of Spain or Mexico
2. Be Roman Catholic
3. Be of good, moral character
4. Be willing to work hard and be loyal to the government
How many families did Mexican empresario, Martin de Leon, bring to Texas and which town did he found?
Martin de Leon brought 41 families to Texas and founded the town of Victoria.
What is a provisional government?
A provisional government is a temporary form of government.
When Cos surrendered, what did he promise under the surrender terms?
He promised to leave Texas and never fight against the colonists or the Constitution of 1824.