Important People
______________ was a priest who called for Mexico to fight for their independence from Spain.
Father Miguel Hidalgo?
This treaty ended the War for Mexican Independence. Mexico was now its own nation, independent from Spain.
Treaty of Córdoba?
an agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to a colony.
Empresario
a settlement founded to spread Christianity to the people of the area.
Mission.
What was the purpose of the Spanish Mission System?
To convert Native Americans.
__________ is considered the "Father of Texas"
Stephen F. Austin?
When Father Hidalgo called for Mexico's independence.
Cry of Delores.
Spanish term for Cowboy.
Vaquero
a military post or fortified settlement in an area under Spanish control.
Presidio
Settlers had to practice this religion as a requirement to come to Texas.
Catholicism
First Empresario to make a deal with the Spanish government. He died before he could accomplish his goal.
Moses Austin
After the French sold this land, it caused Texas and the United States to share a border.
The Louisiana Purchase?
cultural objects or traditions that are passed down to future generations.
Heritage.
a person of Mexican descent living in Texas
Tejano
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 created territories in Mexico like....
Coahuila y Tejas
Spanish general who eventually becomes the president of Mexico.
Santa Anna
Battle during Mexico's independence. In this battle, Spain dominated the Mexican rebels, killing most of the colonists.
The Battle of Medina?
The first group of Anglo-American settlers were called __________.
The Old 300
one who is sent to do religious or charitable work in a territory or foreign country
Missionary
One reason people moved to Texas was..... _______.
Escape debt
a fresh start
cheap land
Founded the most successful mission in San Antonio.
Antonio Margil de Jesus
During which era did Mexico gain it's independence and create a constitution.
Mexican National Era
An individual who carries out unauthorized warfare against a foreign country.
Filibuster
a government that allows its citizens to elect other citizens to make decisions for a large group of citizens
Representative Government
One of the effects of the State Colonization Law of 1825 was that....
Anglo settlers moved to Texas