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Disasters
Tiempos Locos
Amigos
Legacy
100

Leader of the group of East Texans who had to move to San Antonio, but eventually went back east (without government permission) and founded Nacodoches

Gil Y'Barbo

100

what was an unintended effect of declaring an area Neutral Ground? 

outlaws, smugglers, and fugitives moved there to escape the law.... the area turned very violent and bad.

100

the Pirate who was named Commissioner of Galveston when the Rebel Army made that their home base.

Luis Michel Aury  ("Oh-REE")

100

What does the term "Alliance" mean? 

to join together for a common purpose, to team up or partner with someone. 

100

When did Spanish colonial rule in Texas begin? (what events or things they were doing marked the beginning of Spain's colonization period? ) 

when the first Missions were opened, that started the Spanish Colonial Era.

200

Leader of Creollos who took control of Revolutionary Army (Rep. Army of North), eventually was winning party in the Treaty of Cordoba.

Agustin de Iturbide'

200

What name was eventually given to the Guiterrez-Magee Expedition ? *(the troops became known as what? ) 

Republican Army of the North

200

During the American Revolutionary War, this Spanish Military Governor of Louisiana opened up the Port of New Orleans, donated guns/ammo/supplies, provided soldiers to the Americans, corresponded with American leaders like Thomas Jefferson. AND his army forced British troops from towns and forts along the Gulf of Mexico to help the Americans.

Bernardo de Galvez

200

What does the word "Exclude" mean? 

to leave out, or keep from being a part of something.

200

What was a primary reason that Mexico wanted independence from Spain? 

the colonists in Mexico were excluded from the best jobs. 

300

Inspector General, recommended that most of the missions be shut down and all settlers move to San Antonio

Marques de Rubi

300

a term for someone who goes to war against another country without authorization from their country

Filibuster

300

Name the battle (location) where the Republican Army of the North was nearly completely wiped out by Spain, and were forced to scatter and retreat.

Battle of Medina

300

Who was the Pirate that took over in Galveston when Aury was away on a trip to Mexico? 

Jean Lafitte

300

What is a Spanish word for "Cowboy"

vaquero

400

Spanish General who declared the disputed territory between Spain and USA be neutral ground.

Simon de Herrera

400

What was the specific charge (crime) that Father Miguel Hidalgo was executed for, after he began the rebellion for Mexico? 

TREASON

400

What does "Tiempos Locos" mean in English? 

Crazy Times!

400

What did Guiterrez de Lara do to help the Mexico/Texas side gain it's freedom from Spain? 

he traveled to Washington DC and asked the USA for help against Spain, he then went to Louisiana and partnered up with Augustus Magee to raise an army. 

400

what is a rope called that is used to catch cattle and horses, part of Spanish cowboy culture

lariat

500

This filibuster captured Nacodoches with the help of 300 rebels from USA. 

James Long

500

What did Spain receive after the Seven Years War (French & Indian War)? 

1763, Spain got the Louisiana Territory, Mississippi River Delta, and city/port of New Orleans (all the land that La Salle had previously claimed for France). 

500

What did the USA get from the Adams-Onis Treaty?

the USA got Florida and all of the Disputed Territory.

500

Augustin de Iturbide was responsible for gaining Mexico's independence as a result of the Treaty of Cordoba, who was the Spanish Viceroy that signed the treaty also, giving Mexico it's freedom from Spain? 

Juan O'Donoju

500

Many Texas names (roads, towns, rivers, etc.) originate from which Language ?

Spanish

600

Governor of Texas State of New Spain, ordered the closing of the last 3 missions in East Texas. 

Baron de Ripperda

600

Why was Galveston an important location for the Rebel army, after they were nearing complete defeat? 

It was a place for them to regroup and plan to keep fighting, and it was an ideal base for attacking the Spanish Fleet in the Gulf of Mexico. 

600

what did Spain get in the Adams-Onis Treaty?

The USA gave up all claims to TEXAS, and said they would not settle there anymore. 

600

Which musician is Mr. Wallace going to see tonight in concert, and wishes he could be besties with him? 

Post Malone

600

At the end of Spanish rule in Texas, how were most people living? 

in POVERTY (very poor).