Low TEKS from CBA 1
The first to map the Texas coastline in 1519
Who is Alonzo Pineda?
When did Mexico earn its freedom from the country?
What country owned Mexico?
When is 1821.
Who is Spain?
This law was designed to curb American immigration into Texas, cancel unfulfilled land contracts, and increase military presence in the area. It also placed new taxes on goods coming into Texas from the United States, which hurt the settlers' economy. These actions angered many settlers, who felt that their rights were being restricted and that the Mexican government was becoming too controlling.
What is the Law of April 6, 1830?
The people of Gonzales refused to give up a cannon and created the famous “Come and Take It” flag with an image of the cannon, symbolizing their defiance.
What is the Battle of Gonzales?
1st and 3rd President of the Republic of Texas.
Favored Annexation.
Commander of the Texan Army during the Battle of San Jacinto.
Focused on reducing debt and securing peace.
Who is Sam Houston?
Searched for the Seven Cities of Gold (Cibola) in present-day New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Northern Texas.
Who is Coronado?
The year San Antonio was founded and settled.
When is 1718?
Leader of the Fedonian Rebellion.
Who is Haden Edwards?
For 13 days, around 200 Texan defenders, including leaders William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett, held the Alamo mission in San Antonio against thousands of Mexican troops led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. All Texans died.
What is the Siege (Battle) of the Alamo?
Established to protect Texans from Indian & Mexican attacks.
Who are the Texas Rangers?
Purpose: Populate and develop Texas; secure its northern frontier from US expansion.
Methods: Land grants through empresarios; State Colonization Law of 1825 to attract settlers
Who is the Mexican government?
This immigrant group continued to settle in various parts of Texas, particularly in regions like Victoria and San Antonio, maintaining cultural ties to Mexico.
Who are the Mexicans?
President and leader of the Mexican Army.
Who is Santa Anna?
The letter called on fellow Texans and Americans to aid in the fight for independence during the Alamo.
What is the Victory or Death Letter by William Travis?
The year Texas became independent from Mexico. The Republic of Texas is born.
When is 1836?
Purpose: Empire expansion, convert Natives, protect territory.
Method: Missions, presidios, towns, ranches
Who are the Spanish?
They were attracted by the promise of land and opportunity, they settled primarily in the eastern and central parts of Texas
Who are Anglo Americans?
Individuals who believed that armed conflict with Mexico was the only way to secure Texas’s future and independence.
What is the War Party?
Led by Col. Fannin, over 300 Texan soldiers were marched out and executed by Santa Anna and his Mexican Army.
What is the Massacre at Goliad?
An attempt at peace negotiations between the Texans and the Comanche tribe turned violent, worsening relations and escalating conflicts with Native Americans
What is the Council House Fight?
Methods: Settled in colonies organized by empresarios; attracted settlers by offering cheap land.
Purpose: Settlers from US want fertile land, economic opportunities, and a new start
Who are the Anglos?
Individuals seeking religious and political freedom settled in the Hill Country, including New Braunfels and Fredericksburg.
What are Germans?
Individuals wanted to continue negotiating with the Mexican government in hopes of avoiding war and resolving issues peacefully.
What is the Peace Party?
The decisive battle that ended the Texas Revolution. Lasted 18 minutes. Texas won and gained its Independence from Mexico.
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
Texas Annexed by the U.S.
When is December 29, 1845?