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Mexico becoming a free nation
The Battle of the Alamo
Texas as an independent nation
Colonizing Texas
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Because Mexico had a long, unprotected border that stretched all of the way to California.
Why was Mexico worried about its border?
100
The Alamo, an abandoned mission.
Where did the Battle of the Alamo take place?
100
The Battle of San Jacinto
At what battle did Texas become independent?
100
They were agents whom were paid in land to bring settlers to Texas
Whom were empesarios?
100
The US democracy
What was the model for the newly formed Texan government?
200
After becoming a free nation Mexico adopts a Republican constitution.
What kind of government/constitution did the Mexican adpot after becoming a free nation?
200
Colonel William Travis
Who led the Texans at the Battle of the Alamo?
200
Sam Houston became president and Stephen F. Austin became secretary of state.
Who became government officials after Texas gained its independence?
200
He started a famous colony on lower Colorado River.
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
200
The Lone Star Republic
What is another name for Texas?
300
In 1821
When did Mexico become a free nation?
300
For almost 2 weeks, from February 23 to March 16, 1836
When did the Battle at the Alamo Take Place?
300
By offering land grants
How did Texas try to increase population in Texas?
300
Because the Mexican government was angered by the american settlers disobeying laws.
Why did Mexico ban settlement of American settlers in Texas?
300
Austin and Houston
What two Texan cities are named after Texan revolutionary war heros?
400
Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, whom led 80,000 mestizos and poor indians.
Whom began the fight for Mexico's freedom?
400
Almost all of the Alamo defenders were killed, but 350 prisoners were taken. These prisoners were later killed, after the Battle in the city of Goliad
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?
400
Because he feared it would unbalance the ratio of slave states to free states, and that Mexico would declare war on the US.
Why didn't Andrew Jackson annex Texas?
400
They were known as the Old Three Hundred
What were the first 300 settlers in Stephen's Austin's settlement known as?
400
They were established to protect the Texan frontier from hostile attacks.
Who were the Texas Rangers?
500
Because they believed that their lives would improve if Mexico became a free nation.
Why did Mexicans want Mexico to become a free nation?
500
The Texans got help from Davy Crockett and 12 of his pioneers and Colonel Jim Bowie.
What help did the Texans get from the americans?
500
Because the Mexicans believed that the treaty Santa Anna was forced to sign was not valid.
Why did Mexico not recognize Texas as a new nation?
500
Settlers had to become Roman Catholics, Mexican citizens, and obey Mexican law.
What did settlers have to do in exchange for free land?
500
Because they wanted to halt US expansion
Why did Great Britain recognize Texas as a new nation?