Mexicos independence from Spain
Why did the Mexicans revolt against Spain?
Because of the high taxes
Mexico's leaders were afraid of what Indian tribe?
Comancheria
What are empresarios?
People responsible for establishing new colonies
Define agriculture
The industry of growing crops or raising livestock
When was the Mexican war?
Early 1800's
What kind of government did the Spanish establish after their independence?
Democrats
What were missions?
Missions were religious settlements that served to spread Mexican culture
Martin De Leon died from what in 1833?
He died from cholera
Define Land Grant
An area of land given to individuals by the government
When did Mexico when their independence?
1821
How long did the Spanish revolution last?
11 years
What are the Presidios?
They were forts occupied by Spanish soldiers who protected the area
What is the full name of the person who founded Austin?
Stephen Fuller Austin
Who is Hernan Cortes
A spanish conquistador who, in 1521, conquered the Aztecs and set up a new government in the New World
Where is San Felipe de Austin?
Sealy, Texas
Who is the Catholic priest who gave a speech that started the revolution?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
What were the 3 rulers of Texas before the U.S. in chronological order?
The Aztecs Spain and then mexico
Who was the first empresario?
Martin De Leon
What is Treaty of Corboda
Agreement that officially gave mexico its independence fro Spain
What did father Miguel Hidalgo teach?
How to make pottery, grape vines, leather and olive trees
What were the three guarantees from the Spanish Revolutionary army?
Mexico would be an independent nation, The national religion would be Roman Catholic and Mexicans of Spanish decent would no longer be considered inferior to those born in Spain
What type of government did the Spanish establish after conquering the Aztecs?
Viceroyalty
What is the Old Three Hundred?
Stephen F Austin had recruited 300 American families, known as the the "Old Three Hundred"
Define Viceroys
Leaders appointed by the Spanish government to govern large areas of land in the new world
What did Martin de Leon name his new colony?
Guadalupe