Mexico's Independence
Colonization of Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Empresarioships
Mexican National Era
100

What year did Mexico win their independence from Spain?

1821

100

What pull factor brought many Anglo Americans to Texas in the 1820's?

Cheap land with many natural resources

100

The first families to settle in Stephen F. Austin's colony were known as:

The Old 300

100

Who was the most successful empresario?

Stephen F. Austin

100

Name the 3 guarantees made to the Mexican citizens by General Iturbide after Mexico's independence from Spain?

1. Mexico is free from Spain

2. Mexico would ONLY follow the Catholic religion

3. All citizens are granted equal rights

200

Who was a Mexican leader that "sparked" the Mexican Revolution? 

Father Miguel Hidalgo

200

To become a separate state, what did Tejas (Texas) have to accomplish? 

Increase its population

200

Aside from waterways, what other natural resource was abundant in Stephen F. Austin's colony?

Trees = Lumber

200

Who was the businessman that secured the first Texas land grant with the Spanish Government? 

Moses Austin

200

Name two impacts that resulted from the Louisiana Purchase: 

1. Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S.

2. Spain was now sharing an international border with the U.S.

300

After Mexico gained its independence, what type of government was formed?

Federalist Government

300

Name (2) benefits of colonizing in Texas:

1. Cheap Land

2. Tax Free for 10 Years

3. Fertile Land

4. Plentiful natural resources

300

What was the name of the capital of Stephen F. Austin's colony?

San Felipe de Austin

300

What event occurred in between Moses Austin receiving permission from the Spanish government to settle a colony in Texas and Stephen F. Austin establishing his 1st colony in Mexico controlled Texas? 

Mexico receives its independence from Spain.

300

Describe The Mexican National Era (must have 2-part description):

1. Mexico's fight against centuries of social injustice and Spanish tyranny

2. Increase in Anglo American immigration, settlement and colonization of Mexico controlled Texas

400

What was a significant cause of Mexico seeking independence from Spain?

Social Inequality

400

List the 3 requirements for colonization in Texas:

1. Must become Mexican citizen

2. Must become Catholic

3. Must be of good moral character

400

Name (2) obstacles challenging Stephen F Austin's first colony (hint: occurred during the year he spent in Mexico City): 

1. Drought = crop failure

2. Settler disagreements over land = no survey

3. Native American (Karankawa) raids/attacks = SFA formed a militia

4. Disease

400

Who was the only Mexican Empresario and responsible for establishing cattle ranching in Texas: 

Martin de Leon

400

In 1829, what law did Mexico pass? 

In 1829 Mexico passed a law banning slavery. 

500

Name three (3) groups of people that supported Mexico's fight for independence from Spain: 

1. Catholic church (priests/friars)

2. Mestizos

3. Criollos (Creoles)

500

Name (2) restrictions that the Mexican Federal Government placed for colonization:

1. Colonies could not be within 30 miles of the coast

2. Colonies could not be within 60 miles of international border

500

What special permission was granted to Stephen F Austin from the Mexican government? 

Settle a colony along the coast

500
Which Empresario's colony was the location of the 1st  Battle of the Texas Revolution? 

Green de Witt - colony located in Gonzales

500

In what ways did immigration influence Texas during the Mexican National Era? 

Immigration to Texas involved many Anglo Americans moving to Texas from Southern U.S.

The immigrants from Southern U.S. brought enslaved individuals with them.

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