Colonization and settlers of texas
Who was the father of Texas
Stephen F. Austin
What did Father Miguel Hidalgo issue the Mexican war of independence
Grito De Delores
What was the purpose of Spanish missions
To convert Native Americans to Catholicism and Spanish customs while interrogating them
Who was known for their timber industry
Piney woods
What helped stabilize Texas
Some settlers brought farming and ranching
What were the effects of the Mexican war of independence
Caused economic violence and hardship leading to a population decline
What provided military protection for missions and settlements
Presidios
Who was famous for Petrochemical industries, shipping, and fishing
Gulf Coastal Plains
What was Moses Austins role
Obtaining permission from Spain to establish a colony but he passed away before he could complete
Who gained control of Spain after King Ferdinard was captured
Napoleon
Why was life in missions challenging
There was poor nutrition, forced labor, and disease
What islands play vital role in the region by protecting the mainland from erosion and storms
Barrier islands
Why did the Mexican government want to move to Texas
To secure the frontier and rebuild the economy
Battle of Medina
What were the primary activities
Farming and ranching
Which region is reowned for its fertile soil and cotton farming
Blackland Praire
What settlers did Stephen F. Austin bring
Anglos
Who was the filibuster that was an early attempted to establish Texas independence but failed to overthrow Spanish rule
Gutierrez-Mcgee
What settlements became major during the Spanish colonial period
San Antonio
What supported argiculture development and trade
Fertile soil and cotton farming