Spanish Missions
Filibusters
People of the Revolution
Vocabulary
Dates
100

The purpose of the mission system

What was to convert Native Americans and teach them the way of the Spanish way of life. 

100

Horse wrangler who was thought to be a spy, was captured and killed by Spanish forces.

Who was Philip Nolan

100

An orange lasagna loving cat

Garfield

100

What word describes a sudden, often violent, change in government?

What is a revolution

100

What is the best day of the year?

Answers vary

200

The first East Texas Mission

San Francisco de los Tejas

200

Also known as the "Father of Mexico" this priest gave his speech "Gritos" calling for the Mexican people to overthrow the Spanish.

Who was Father Hidalgo

200

After leading the Mexican army to gain independence, this man declared himself dictator of Mexico.

Who was Agustín de Iturbide

200

What is the term for a system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives?

What is a democracy

200

1718

What was the finding of San Antonio Valero (Alamo)

300

The first Texas mission was located in El Paso

What was Corpus Christi de la Ysleta 

300

This filibuster was anger over giving up land bought in the Louisiana Purchase. He tried to stage a rebellion starting in Nachodgeches, in which he declared himself president.

James Long

300

This French Emperor conquered Spain and much of Europe

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte  

300

 What term means the act of giving up a position of power or authority?

What is abdication

300

1519

What is the year Pineda mapped the coast of Texas
400

Created in 1718 this mission went on to be renamed the Alamo

San Antonio de Valero

400

This pirate caused havoc for Spanish ships

Who was Jean Lafitte 
400

This Spanish King abdicated (gave up) his power

Who was Ferdinand VII

400

Food, language, and architecture are examples of 

What is Spanish culture left in Texas after Colonization

400

1821

What is the year Mexico won it's independence from Spain
500

This mission was destroyed by the Comanches

What was San Saba

500

This man was angry over having his land grant taken from him so he created the Republic of Fredonia. 

Who was Haden Edwards

500

Considered the Father of Mexico, this priest began the fight for Mexican independence from Spain

Father Hidalgo

500

What is the attempt by Spain to colonize and settle Texas through the conversion of Native Texans

What is the Spanish Mission System

500

September 16th

What is Mexico's Independence Day?