Mexico's Independence
What year did Mexico win their independence from Spain?
1821
What pull factor brought many Anglo Americans to Texas in the 1820's?
Cheap land with many natural resources
The first families to settle in Stephen F. Austin's colony were known as:
The Old 300
Who was the most successful empresario?
Stephen F. Austin
In 1829, what law did Mexico pass?
Outlaw Slavery
Who was a Mexican leader that "sparked" the Mexican Revolution?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
To become a separate state, what did Tejas (Texas) have to accomplish?
Increase its population
Aside from waterways, what other natural resource was abundant in Stephen F. Austin's colony?
Trees = Lumber
Who was the businessman that secured the first Texas land grant with the Spanish Government?
Moses Austin
Name two impacts that resulted from the Louisiana Purchase:
1. Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S.
2. Spain was now sharing an international border with the U.S.
After Mexico gained its independence, what type of government was formed?
Federalist Government
How did the population change with more Anglo American colonization in Mexican Texas?
The number of enslaved individuals (slavery) increased
What was the name of the capital of Stephen F. Austin's colony?
San Felipe de Austin
What event occurred in between Moses Austin receiving permission from the Spanish government to settle a colony in Texas and Stephen F. Austin establishing his 1st colony in Mexico controlled Texas?
Mexico receives its independence from Spain.
Describe The Mexican National Era (must have 2-part description):
1. Mexico's fight against centuries of social injustice and Spanish tyranny
2. Increase in Anglo American immigration, settlement and colonization of Mexico controlled Texas
What was a significant cause of Mexico seeking independence from Spain?
Social Inequality
List the 3 requirements for colonization in Texas:
1. Must become Mexican citizen
2. Must become Catholic
3. Must be of good moral character
Name (2) obstacles challenging Stephen F Austin's first colony (hint: occurred during the year he spent in Mexico City):
1. Drought = crop failure
2. Settler disagreements over land = no survey
3. Native American (Karankawa) raids/attacks = SFA formed a militia
4. Disease
Who was the only Mexican Empresario and responsible for establishing cattle ranching in Texas:
Martin de Leon
In 1829, what law did Mexico pass?
In 1829 Mexico passed a law banning slavery.
What was a result of the Mexican Constitution of 1824?
Coahuila & Texas were combined into ONE Mexican sate.
Name (2) restrictions that the Mexican Federal Government placed for colonization:
1. Colonies could not be within 30 miles of the coast
2. Colonies could not be within 60 miles of international border
What special permission was granted to Stephen F Austin from the Mexican government?
Settle a colony along the coast
In 1825, the Mexican legislature passed the State Colonization Law, which had what impact:
It provided incentives for Anglo Americans to settle on Coahulia y Tejas
What did José Bernardo Gutíerrez do to help free Texas from Spanish rule?
1. He traveled to Washington D.C. to ask for men & money & supplies
2. He formed the Republican Army
3. He joined forces with Augustus Magee to lead a military filibuster expedition to fight for Texas freedom from Spain