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Jan 1, 1400
Age of Exploration begins
What reasons did Europeans explore? (3)
God, gold, and glory
What was Columbus looking for when he found America?
He was looking for a faster rout to Asia
Which countries were most explorers from?
Spain, France, Italy, Portugal
What is a conquistador?
A conqueror
Which explorer tore down Tenochtitlan and founded New Spain?
Hernando cortes -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda maps Texas coast
Describe Pineda’s route and accomplishments
Pineda sailed to find the Spanish Governor of Jamaica and then he sent Pineda to explore the Gulf Coast from Florida to Mexico. Pineda accomplished being the first European in Texas. Pineda discovered the Mississippi river and he also discovered Florida was not an island like deleon. -
Jan 1, 1527
Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecks
Which Native tribe captures Cabeza de Vaca?
The Karankawa Indians
What killed many Natives and explorers during the Age of Contact?
disase
When Cabeza de Vaca arrived in Mexico, what did people think about his stories?
They inspired them -
Jan 1, 1542
Coronado sets out for Cibola
What is Cibola?
Cites of gold
Why did Coronado think Cibola was in Texas?
Because of cabaza de Vacas story
Did they find Cibola?
No
What is one important landmark that the expedition did discover?
They discovered the Grand Canyon -
La Salle lands in Texas
Which country began challenging Spain for Texas?
France
Which river delta did La Salle discover?
Mississippi -
Fort St. Louis founded
Where is Ft. St. Louis?
Garsitas creek
Who founded Ft. St. Louis?
LaSalle founded it
Name 2 reasons why Ft. St. Louis failed.
Good useable timber ex far away and they didn't have enough animals to move the large pieces of timber
How was La Salle killed?
By rocks and Indians -
Marques de Rubi Inspects Texas
What was de Rubi’s mission?
to inspect the norther boarderlands
Who sent de Rubi on his mission?
Viceroy cruillas
Name 2 recommendations that de Rubi made after his journey
Spain has to organise its defence to have war against lipan apaches -
Philip Nolan Expedition
What is a filibuster?
It's a Texan person that wants to ceced
Name 2 other filibuster besides Philip Nolan.
John lefeet and aury-perry-minna
Who was Jean Lafitte?
An American pirate in the gulf of Mexico -
Mission San Francisco founded
What is the purpose of a mission?
Toto colonize the territory who led missions
Who led missions?
Friars
Which country is responsible for building missions?
Spanish
What religion were missions affiliated with?
Christianity
Were most missions successful?
No most missions failed
Why did missions fail?
The people who changed rejected it
What buildings protected missions?
Forts -
Mier y Teran Report
What was the goal of the Mier y Teran expedition?
To investigate conditions in texas
Why was Mier y Teran sent?
To protect the region
What recommendations did Mier y Teran make?
trade between Texas and Mexico should be increased Mexicans control over the region, and to show mexico's power to keep Texas -
The Louisiana Purchase
What did the Louisiana purchase mean for US-Spanish relations?
Peace
Which 3 countries still claimed land in North America after the Louisiana Purchase?
Spain, Britain and France -
Moses Austin Asks Permission for Colony
Why did the Spanish grant Austin permission to establish a colony?
He wanted to make settlements in Texas
What happened to Moses before he could establish his colony?
He got mugged died -
Mexico gains Independence
Who did Mexico gain their independence from?
Spain
Which Constitution did the Federalist’s establish for Mexico?
Federal constitution of the United States
Under the Constitution, which Mexican state was Texas joined with?
New Mexico -
Stephen F. Austin Establishes His Colony
What is an empresario?
Granted to sell Mexico land
Where did SFA establish his colony?
Texas
What were some of the requirements Mexico made SFA’s colony meet?
They had to be Catholic, and they had to be from Louisiana
Describe the “Old 300.” What kind of people were they?
Slave holders farmers
What were some challenges in establishing the colony?
There were not a lot of supporters fighting
Name 2 other empresarios.
David g. Burnet and green dewitt -
Fredonian Rebellion
What was the goal of the Fredonian Rebellion?
To provide protection for colonists in the area and also to receive a land commissioner by the Mexican government.
Who were the Edwards brothers upset with?
Mexican government
How did the Rebellion end?
Mexican victory -
Law of April 6, 1830 passes
What did the law say about
U.S. immigration?
It was the same type of encouragement to the Texas Revolution Empresario contracts?
Suspending bringing slaves into Mexico
Mexican immigration?
The law slowed immigration, it voided contracts, and suspended two active enterprises
Slavery?
Slaves could no longer be brought in work the fields
New Forts?
New forts and presidios were built to stop illegal immigration
Import taxes?
A customs duty was placed on all goods entering Texas from the U.S. -
Convention of 1833
What was the goal of the Convention?
More Indian defense, judicial reform, and improvement in mail service
Who made the trip to Mexico City to present the resolutions?
Juan Erasmo Seguín, Dr. James B. Miller, and SFA -
Austin Arrested
Why was SFA arrested?
Mexican government found Austin’s letter to the Texans & felt it was an act of treason.
Because of his imprisonment, what did SFA change his mind about?
to stop trying to resolve problems with mexico -
Battle of Gonzales
Why was the battle of Gonzales fought?
The Mexican government was trying to retrieve a cannon
Who won?
The Texans
Which important Texas slogan originated during the battle?
COME AND TAKE IT -
San Antonio de Bexar Siege
What is a siege?
When attacking a fortified and taking away their help and supplies
Who controlled San Antonio before the siege? Who controlled San Antonio after the siege? -
Convention of 1836
Which 2 important documents were created at the convention?
constatution and declearation of indipendance -
The Alamo Falls
Name 3 notable Alamo defenders.
davi crocket, James Bowie, and William Travis
How many Alamo defenders were there? How many Mexican troops?
1800 - mexican
200 - Texans Why didn’t Sam Houston send reinforcements to the Alamo?
he left
Which side won the Battle of the Alamo?
mexico -
Goliad Massacre
Which battle did Fannin and his men lose to be taken prisoner?
Battle of Gonzales
Who ordered the massacre of Fannin’s men?
Santa Anna
How many Texans died during the massacre?
230-240 -
The Runaway Scrape
Which direction was everybody moving?
east
What was the goal/purpose of the Runaway Scrape?
The goal was to cross the Sabine River into Louisiana before they were killed
Why was everybody running away?
Fear and They didnt want to be killed by santa anna
What did people think about Sam Houston for running away from Santa
they thought he was a coward -
Battle of San Jacinto
What were 2 war-cries that the Texans shouted during the battle?
Remember the Alamo, and Remember Goliad
What was the number of casualties for both sides?
630 killed (mexico)
208 wounded (mexico)
730 captured (mexico)
9 killed fatally wounded (Texas)
30 wounded (Texas)
Describe what Santa Anna did during the battle.
he hid and dredded as a mexican solidure
Which side was victorious?
Texas
