Native Texas and Its People
What is a nomad?
A person who is constantly moving
What is a Spanish mission?
A religious settlement established to convert Native Americans to Christianity
What is an empresario?
A person who brings settlers to Texas and manages a colony, a land agent
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution in which the Texans dared the Mexican army to reclaim a cannon with the phrase, "Come and Take It"?
Battle of Gonzales
In what year did Texas become independent from Mexico?
1836
Which region of Texas is located beside the Gulf of Mexico?
Coastal Plains
How did geography influence where the Spanish built missions and presidios?
Missions and presidios were built near rivers and fertile land for access to water, farming, and easier transportation.
What is a Tejano?
Texan of Mexican heritage
What do we call the battle in which the Mexican army laid siege to a Texan fort in San Antonio for 13 days before finally defeating the few Texan defenders?
Battle of the Alamo
What is annexation?
Adding territory to a country (Example: adding Texas to the United States)
Which region has plains, plateaus, canyons and was home to tribes such as the Comanche?
Great Plains
What was one major effect of La Salle’s expedition on Spanish interest in Texas?
La Salle’s expedition made Spain fear that France would take over Texas, so Spain increased its colonization efforts, including building missions and presidios.
Why was Stephen F. Austin important enough to be called the "Father of Texas?"
He was the first Anglo empresario, brought in the Old 300
What was the last battle of the revolution in which Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna's army in only 18 minutes?
Battle of San Jacinto
Which Texas president significantly increased the debt by spending on the military?
Mirabeau Lamar
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A way of life in which you are permanently settled in one place. You are not constantly moving.
Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztecs and established Mexico City?
Hernan Cortes
In what year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
1821
Name 3 of the main causes of the Texas Revolution.
Cultural differences, slavery, government control, Santa Anna's rule, and the Law of April 6, 1830.
What is the most important thing Anson Jones did as president of Texas?
Oversaw the annexation of Texas to the United States
Name all 4 regions of Texas.
Coastal Plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains, Mountains and Basins Region
Which Spanish explorer was left stranded, then shipwrecked in Galveston, and lived among the Native Americans for years before returning to Spain?
Cabeza de Vaca
Who gave the “Grito de Dolores” speech to call for Mexican independence?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830, and how did it impact immigration to Texas?
The law banned slavery, canceled incomplete empresario contracts, and tightened control of immigration to Texas by limiting Anglo-American immigration.
Reduce spending, keep peace with Mexico and Native Americans, annexation