Conflicts
This 1826 event was the first attempt by Anglo settlers to declare independence from Mexico.
What is the Fredonian Rebellion?
Stephen F. Austin
Who is known as the "Father of Texas"? Who founded the first Anglo-American colony in Texas?
The enforcement of laws by Colonel Juan Davis Bradburn led to the arrest of Anglo settlers.
What was the Anahuac Disturbance mainly about?
This empire controlled Texas before Mexico gained independence.
What is the Spanish Empire?
An American adventurer who tries to take land in Texas illegally for the United States.
What is a filibuster in the context of Texas history?
This general was sent to observe Texas and warned that Anglo influence was growing.
Who is Mier y Terán?
A land agent who is given permission to bring settlers to a new colony.
What is an empresario?
Was arrested at Anahuac, sparking anger among Texans
Who is William B. Travis?
Event that marked the end of Spanish control over Mexico and Texas in 1821
What is the Mexican War of Independence?
He viewed war as the only alternative to Mexico's actions.
How did Stephen F. Austin's arrest change his view about independence.
What law passed in 1830 banned U.S. immigration and made Anglo settlers angry?
What is the Law of April 6, 1830?
A law that encouraged immigration into Texas(especially American settlers).
What was the Colonization Law of 1825?
A document that showed that Texans still supported Mexico’s Constitution of 1824, and were still loyal to Mexico
What is the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
Catholic priest who gave the "Grito de Dolores" and called for Mexican independence.
Who is Miguel Hidalgo?
Cheap land, fertile soil, little government oversight
What are pull factors that made Americans move to Texas?
Name two ways the Law of April 6, 1830 tried to limit U.S. influence in Texas.
What is banning U.S. immigration and stopping new land grants?
Land given by the government for a specific purpose. Ex: land given to empresarios for colonization.
What are land grants?
The presidential candidate Texans supported in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Who was President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Texans in 1832?
An agreement that established Mexico’s independence and declared it a constitutional monarchy with equal rights for all citizens
What is the Plan of Iguala?
Farming, ranching, building homes and dealing with Native American attacks.
What was life like in early Texas colonies?
What did Mexico fear was a threat?
Green DeWitt and Martin De Leon
Who are two other successful empresarios besides Stephen F. Austin?
"Come and Take It" (the canon)
What was the slogan of the Battle of Gonzalez?
It was Spain's main method of controlling Texas before it lost power.
Why did Spain built missions and presidios?
Recruit settlers, give land titles, maintain order
What were the responsibilities of American empresarios?