Colonization
What does "G.T.T." stand for?
"Gone To Texas."
Define "empresario."
An agent who makes arrangements to bring settlers to a colony.
Who initiated the "Cry of Dolores"?
Father Miguel Hidalgo.
What year did Mexico gain independence?
1821
How did colonization affect the population of Texas by 1830?
The population grew to almost 20,000 people.
Who was the first filibuster?
Philip Nolan
What is a "filibuster"?
An adventurer who engages in private rebellious activity in a foreign country.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina?
The Spanish Won
What was the Plan of Iguala?
A proposal for independence from Spain, equality for all social and ethnic groups, and preservation of the Catholic Church's role.
Name one reason for American interest in Texas.
Desire for land or new opportunities.
What was the purpose of the Neutral Ground Agreement?
To create a neutral zone between the U.S. and Spain where neither country would patrol or control the area.
What does "immigrant" mean?
A person who comes to a country to settle.
What did the Adams-Onís Treaty establish?
Clear borders between Spanish Texas and the U.S., with the Sabine River as the boundary.
Who signed the Treaty of Córdoba?
Agustín de Iturbide
What did the Gutiérrez-Magee Expedition aim to achieve?
To liberate Texas from Spanish rule.
Name one challenge Stephen F. Austin faced.
Drought, attacks by Karankawas, or families returning to the U.S.
Who were the Tejanos?
People of Mexican heritage who lived in Texas
Name one leader of the Republican Army of the North.
José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara or Augustus Magee.
What year was the Federal Constitution adopted?
1824
Who was Jane Long?
One of the most prominent pioneer women in Texas, wife of Dr. James Long.
What was the capital of Austin's colony?
San Felipe de Austin.
What is the significance of the term "Anglo American"?
It refers to people whose ancestors moved from Europe to the United States and who share a common culture and language.
What was the first person to lead the first Mexican Empire?
Agustín de Iturbide
What led to increased discontent in New Spain?
Lack of jobs, unfair treatment of creoles, heavy taxation, and limited political representation.
How did the Louisiana Purchase impact Texas?
It created new tensions between Spain and the U.S. as the boundaries were contested.