Texas History 1
Who were the first two countries who explored and claimed parts of Texas?
Spain and France
Who persuaded the Spanish Governor of Texas to give him a land grant to settle 300 families
Moses Austin
What is your history teacher's name
Mr Schenosky
What are the three reasons for European Exploration?
God, Glory, and Gold
What is important about the year 1821?
Mexico gained its independence from Spain.
What is the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
The first organized protest against the Mexican Government.
Cabeza de Vaca survived among the Native americans in Texas because he was regarded as...?
Healer or "Medicine Man"
What was used to attract settlers from the U.S. to Texas?
Cheap land.
Who was the President of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?
Santa Anna
What is an empresario?
Someone who is paid by the government to settle foreigners in a new country.
What is the body of water that La Salled ended up in when he explored the Mississippi River?
Gulf of Mexico
What was the goal of Spanish missions?
To convert or transform Native Americans into Catholic.
What was the effect of France claiming Texas?
Spain became very interested in Texas again.
Which Empresario was most successful at bringing colonists to Texas?
Stephen Austin
What is the year that Mexico gained its independence from Spain
1821
What kind of leader/ruler was Santa Anna?
Centralist Dictator
What is the name for Spanish Explorers who wanted to gain wealth and glory from expeditions to the New World?
Conquistadors
What are some of the reasons why Spanish Missions failed in Texas?
1. Disease 2. Too expensive 3. Too far away from Spain to control. 4. Lack of respect for Native American culture.
1st empresario to get permission from Spain to bring settlers to Texas
Moses Austin
Requirement of American Colonists in Texas
Become a Mexican citizen, practice Catholicism and be hardworking law abiding citizens.