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Jan 1, 1400
Age of Exploration
What reasons did Europeans explore? (3)
-Land, money and resources God, Glory, and Gold
What was Columbus looking for when he found America?
-Asia
Which countries were most explorers from?
-Spain, France, and Portugal
What is a conquistador?
-A Spanish conquerors
Which explorer tore down Tenochtitlan and founded New Spain?
-Hernán Cortés -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda maps and Texas coast
Describe Pineda’s route and accomplishments
Pineda was searching for the water route to the pacific ocean. But, he had mapped the Texas coast. -
Nov 6, 1528
Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecks
Which Native tribe captures Cabeza de Vaca? - Karankawas
What killed many Natives and explorers during the Age of Contact? - Diseases
When Cabeza de Vaca arrived in Mexico, what did people think about his stories? - They saw hints of an fabled land filled with great wealth -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado sets out for Cibola
What is Cibola?-A city filled with silver and gold
Why did Coronado think Cibola was in Texas?-By Cabeza poem he read
Did they find Cibola?- No he didn't
What is one important landmark that the expedition did discover?-The Grand Canyon -
La Salle lands in Texas
Which country began challenging Spain for Texas?- France
Which river delta did La Salle discover? -Mississipi river -
Mission San Francisco founded
What is the purpose of a mission? Make with the American indians
Who led missions? The Spanish
Which country is responsible for building missions? The Spanish
What religion were missions affiliated with? Chaotic
Were most missions successful? No
Why did missions fail? Diseases and death
What buildings protected missions? Presidio -
Fort St. Louis founded
Where is Ft. St. Louis?- Garcitas Creek
Who founded Ft. St. Louis?- La Salle
Name 2 reasons why Ft. St. Louis failed. Natives attack and missed the spot more than 400 miles away
How was La Salle killed? He was murdered -
San Antonio de Bexar Siege
What is a siege? A process of surrounding and attacking a fortified place
Who controlled San Antonio before the siege? The spainish
Who controlled San Antonio after the siege? The Texans -
Marques de Rubi Inspects Texas
What was de Rubi’s mission? To tell a report on Texas
Who sent de Rubi on his mission? Spain
Name 2 recommendations that de Rubi made after his journey
Too many attacks from the natives
Texas was no longer with Spain -
The Louisiana Purchase
What did the Louisiana purchase mean for US-Spanish relations? Placing a border in between United states and Spanish, also Spain gave Florida for the trade of Texas
Which 3 countries still claimed land in North America after the Louisiana Purchase? Spain, Mexico and America -
Moses Austin Asks Permission for Colony
Why did the Spanish grant Austin permission to establish a colony? His old friend baron de bastrop helped Austin
What happened to Moses before he could establish his colony? He died from pneumonia -
Mexico gains Independence
Who did Mexico gain their independence from? Spain
Which Constitution did the Federalist’s establish for Mexico? 1824 constitution of Mexico
Under the Constitution, which Mexican state was Texas joined with? Coahuila -
Philip Nolan Expedition
What is a filibuster? A person who wages an unofficial war on a country
Name 2 other filibuster besides Philip Nolan. Father hidalgo James Long
Who was Jean Lafitte? A French American pirate -
Stephen F. Austin Establishes His Colony
What is an empresario? A spanish word for contractor, a person who puts together business deals
Where did SFA establish his colony? Brazos river
What were some of the requirements Mexico made SFA’s colony meet? An approval from the government
Describe the “Old 300.” What kind of people were they? The first families of Austins colony
What were some challenges in establishing the colony? Protecting the colonists from the Karankawas attacks
Name 2 other empresarios. Lorenzo and David -
Fredonian Rebellion
What was the goal of the Fredonian Rebellion? To dispute between the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers
Who were the Edwards brothers upset with? Benjamins tone and increasing tension
How did the Rebellion end? Mexican government passed a law that barred Anglo-American immigration -
Mier y Teran Report
What was the goal of the Mier y Teran expedition? To explore an area and write a report
Why was Mier y Teran sent? He is a patriot
What recommendations did Mier y Teran make? Send more Mexican and European settlers -
Law of April 6, 1830 passes
What did the law say about
U.S. immigration? End the immigration
Empresario contracts? Got canceled
Mexican immigration? End the immigration
Slavery? Banned and outlawed for bring slaves to Texas
New Forts? coastal trades
Import taxes? Finance the cost of transportation -
Battle of Gonzales
Why was the battle of Gonzales fought? So the Mexican government can get the cannon back
Who won? The Texans
Which important Texas slogan originated during the battle? Come and take it -
Convention of 1833
What was the goal of the Convention? Better mail service. Improved defense against the natives, reform courts, and the right to use English in business and law
Who made the trip to Mexico City to present the resolutions? Stephen F. Austin -
Austin Arrested
Why was SFA arrested? Austins letters had thing like Texans to go ahead and begin to declare statehood
Because of his imprisonment, what did SFA change his mind about? Choose Texas over Mexico -
Convention of 1836
Which 2 important documents were created at the convention?
The Texas Declaration of Independence, The constitution -
The Alamo Falls
Name 3 notable Alamo defenders. Houston, Bowie, Travis
How many Alamo defenders were there? How many Mexican troops? 192, 1800
Why didn’t Sam Houston send reinforcements to the Alamo? He knew that he was sending the Alamo defenders to their deaths
Which side won the Battle of the Alamo? The Mexicans -
Battle of San Jacinto
What were 2 war-cries that the Texans shouted during the battle? Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!
What was the number of casualties for both sides? 630 Mexicans, 9 Texans died
Describe what Santa Anna did during the battle. Ran away and tried to hide his face
Which side was victorious? The Texans -
The Runaway Scrape
Which direction was everybody moving? To Louisiana
What was the goal/purpose of the Runaway Scrape? Cross the Sabine river into Louisiana. To slow down the Mexican army
Why was everybody running away? After the Alamo fall people went into full panic
What did people think about Sam Houston for running away from Santa Anna? They thought of him as a coward -
Goliad Massacre
Which battle did Fannin and his men lose to be taken prisoner? The massacre of Goliad
Who ordered the massacre of Fannin’s men? General Urrea
How many Texans died during the massacre? 340 -
Goliad Massacre
Which battle did Fannin and his men lose to be taken prisoner? The massacre of Goliad
Who ordered the massacre of Fannin’s men? General Urrea
How many Texans died during the massacre? 340