Spanish Missions
The purpose of the mission system
What was to convert Native Americans and teach them the way of the Spanish way of life.
Horse wrangler who was thought to be a spy, was captured and killed by Spanish forces.
Who was Philip Nolan
What word describes a sudden, often violent, change in government?
What is a revolution
The first East Texas Mission
San Francisco de los Tejas
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
After leading the Mexican army to gain independence, this man declared himself dictator of Mexico.
Who was AgustÃn de Iturbide
What is the term for a system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives?
What is a democracy
1718
What was the finding of San Antonio Valero (Alamo)
The first Texas mission was located in El Paso
What was Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
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
This French Emperor conquered Spain and much of Europe
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte
What term means the act of giving up a position of power or authority?
What is abdication
1519
Created in 1718 this mission went on to be renamed the Alamo
San Antonio de Valero
This pirate caused havoc for Spanish ships
This Spanish King abdicated (gave up) his power
Who was Ferdinand VII
Food, language, and architecture are examples of
What is Spanish culture left in Texas after Colonization
1821
This mission was destroyed by the Comanches
What was San Saba
This man was angry over having his land grant taken from him so he created the Republic of Fredonia.
Who was Haden Edwards
Considered the Father of Mexico, this priest began the fight for Mexican independence from Spain
Father Hidalgo
What is the attempt by Spain to colonize and settle Texas through the conversion of Native Texans
What is the Spanish Mission System
September 16th
What is Mexico's Independence Day?