Mexico's Independence
Who did Mexico fight for their independence?
Spain
Who is the "father of Texas"?
Stephen Austin
Mexico copied their Constitution of 1824 from the _________ government?
United States
Who was Mexico fighting against in the Mexican Revolution?
Spain
What year did Mexico gain their independence?
1821
What is an Empresario?
A business person who promoted settlement in Texas
This man declared himself Emperor and did not listen to the voices of his people.
Agustin De Iturbide
This man was a main figure in the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. He gave a speech "El Grito de Dolores" to encourage people to fight against the King.
Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Father Hidalgo y Costilla ________ speech was made to get people to fight against the Spanish King
"El Grito de Dolores"
What is another word for Empresario?
Land Agent
What is the only religion recognized in Mexico?
Catholic Church
What happened to Father Hidalgo y Costilla during the Mexican revolution?
He was captured and executed.
What was the Treaty of Cordoba?
Recognized Mexican Independence from Spain and Spain agrees to accept terms of Iguala
What did the new Government of Mexico decide to do with Texas?
Texas and Coahulia were united in to a Mexican state
What did Agustin de Iturbide do after he defeated the Spanish government?
Declare himself emperor and took over Mexico
Why did Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla say his "El Grito de Dolores" speech?
To get people to fight against the Spanish King
Who were the Spanish Colonist fighting against during the revolution?
The Spanish Government
Who was the first Empresario to found a colony in Texas?
Martin De Leon
What did the New Mexico government do with Texas because it was too small?
Combine Texas and Coahulia into a Mexican State
When did the Mexican Revolution end?
August 24th, 1821