Mexican National Era
This social class system divided the people of Mexico into 5 divisions based on race and ethnicity.
Encomienda System
This mission was created in 1718 as a gateway to East Texas.
San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo)
These are the 3 G's of early exploration
Gold, God, Glory
This principle of government allows for the sharing of powers between the State and Federal Government
Federalism
This is the least populated region of Texas.
This mestizo priest prompted the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1810.
Father Miguel Hidalgo
This mission is the first mission to be built in Texas (failed after 3 years) 1690-1693
San Francisco de los Tejas
This person mapped the Texas Coastline in 1519
Alonso de Pineda
This term is used to describe our first 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
Homes built in the Puebloan culture were built using this material
Adobe
Known as the Father of Texas and most successful empresario
Stephen F. Austin
This group of people were sent to convert natives to Christianity (Catholicism)
Missionaries
This conquistador conquered the Aztecs
Hernan Cortez
This principle of government provides citizens with representation in the Federal Government
Republicanism
This theme of geography reflects the reaction of humans and the environment
Human Environment interaction
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 is similar to the U.S. Constitution due to the fact that they both have these principles of government. (3 Principles)
Limited Government, Federalism, Republicanism
This missionary helped establish and maintain San Francisco de los Tejas
Father Francisco Hidalgo
This conquistador crashed in Galveston and explored much of the American Southwest.
Cabeza de Vaca
The first amendment are made up of these 5 Freedoms.
1. Freedom of Speech
2. Freedom of the Press
3. Freedom of Religion
4. Freedom of Assembly
5. Freedom to Petition
This major economic activity is used in all 4 regions of Texas
Oil and Natural Gas
These were the three major requirements Mexico placed on colonist moving to Texas (Colonization Law of 1825)
1. Must become a Mexican Citizen
2. Must become Catholic
3. Must be of good moral character
This French explorer landed near Galveston and made Spain renew their interest in Texas.
Search for gold (Wealth)
This principle of government divides the powers of the government into three branches
Separation of Powers.
This native cultural group moves from place to place with no permanent home