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Jan 1, 1498
Age of Exploration begins
What reasons did Europeans explore? (3) God, Glory, and God What was Columbus looking for when he found America? Gold and people to turn Christen Which countries were most explorers from? Spain What is a conquistador? A Conquerer Which explorer tore down Tenochtitlan and founded New Spain? Cortes -
Jan 11, 1519
Pineda maps Texas coast
Describe Pineda’s route and accomplishments. Pineda sailed for the Spanish Governor of Jamaica and Francisco de Garay. Pineda was trying a route in Gulf Coast from Florida to Mexico. Captain De Pineda and his crew were the first Europeans in Texas. Pineda made the first document of Texas that was a map around Corpus Christi Bay. -
Nov 12, 1527
Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecks
Which Native tribe captures Cabeza de Vaca? Han and Capoque American Indians Tribes. Cabeza de Vaca and the survivors were held prisoner for 2 years What killed many Natives and explorers during the Age of Contact? A couple from 30-100 When Cabeza de Vaca arrived in Mexico, what did people think about his stories? They did not believe him, well most didn't -
Jan 12, 1540
Coronado sets out for Cibola
What is Cibola? A treasure called the Seven Golden Cities of Cibola Why did Coronado think Cibola was in Texas? Rumer had it was near there Did they find Cibola? No What is one important landmark that the expedition did discover?
The Grand Cayeon or Colorado River -
La Salle lands in Texas
Which country began challenging Spain for Texas? France Which river delta did La Salle discover? The Mississippii River -
Fort St. Louis founded
Where is Ft. St. Louis? Near Madae Grda Bay in Texas Who founded Ft. St. Louis? La Salle Name 2 reasons why Ft. St. Louis failed. La Salle's leadership caused his own expedition murdered him and they missed the mouth of the Mississsippi River How was La Salle killed? His own expedition murdered him -
Marques de Rubi Inspects Texas
What was de Rubi’s mission? To inspect the mission in the New World Who sent de Rubi on his mission? New Spain Name 2 recommendations that de Rubi made after his journey
The Indians would not turn Catholic and the mission are not will protective -
Mission San Francisco founded
What is the purpose of a mission? To make a settlement Who led missions? The Father Which country is responsible for building missions? Spain What religion were missions affiliated with? The southwest Were most missions successful? No Why did missions fail? Some Indians died from disease, some of them would not want to turn Catholic What buildings protected missions? Protective biuldings like the prison -
The Louisiana Purchase
What did the Louisiana purchase mean for US-Spanish relations?
It meant that all their land in America will be sold to USA Which 3 countries still claimed land in North America after the Louisiana Purchase? Spain, France, New England -
Philip Nolan Expedition
What is a filibuster? Military adenturers who want Texas to become Deteched from Spain Name 2 other filibuster besides Philip Nolan.
Peter E. Bean and Father Hldalgo Who was Jean Lafitte?
A pirate who stole from the rich and gave it to the poor (maybe that was Robin Hood) or just stole from Texas/Mexican government -
Moses Austin Asks Permission for Colony
Why did the Spanish grant Austin permission to establish a colony?
So that America can't buy it and they can make good use of it What happened to Moses before he could establish his colony?
He DIED -
Stephen F. Austin Establishes His Colony Part 2
Describe the “Old 300.” What kind of people were they? They were about 300 family that originally were going to colonize What were some challenges in establishing the colony? How to get the colony into Texas with the Indains Name 2 other empresarios.
Samuel May Williams and Green DeWitt -
Stephen F. Austin Establishes His Colony
What is an empresario? A person who as been granted the ability to make/start a colony Where did SFA establish his colony? In the southwest of Texas What were some of the requirements Mexico made SFA’s colony meet? The people had to Catholic -
Mexico gains Independence
Who did Mexico gain their independence from? Spain Which Constitution did the Federalist’s establish for Mexico? A Constitution that let Mexico rules over it self Under the Constitution, which Mexican state was Texas joined with? Mexico -
Fredonian Rebellion
What was the goal of the Fredonian Rebellion? To secede from Mexico Who were the Edwards brothers upset with? There were no settle dispute/schools in the area How did the Rebellion end? Mexico paranoid even more than before causing the Mier y Teran -
Mier y Teran Report
What was the goal of the Mier y Teran expedition? To inspect Texas and investigate conditions Why was Mier y Teran sent? Best person to inspect What recommendations did Mier y Teran make? To cause the passing of the Law of April 1830 -
Law of April 6, 1830 passes
What did the law say about U.S. immigration? Nobody who is outside of Texas can come in without a special passport Empresario contracts? Needed to be reacted by the Mexican government Mexican immigration? They will be inspected by the government Slavery? Only a limited amount New Forts? Filled with prisons Import taxes? More tax on American products than Mexican -
Convention of 1833
What was the goal of the Convention? To make a couple of documents to the Mexican government Who made the trip to Mexico City to present the resolutions? Stephen F. Austin -
Austin Arrested
Why was SFA arrested? Mexican government thought he was against them Because of his imprisonment, what did SFA change his mind about? Mexico should not rule over Texas -
Battle of Gonzales
Why was the battle of Gonzales fought? The Mexicans wanted the town's cannon but the Texans did not do that Who won? Texans Which important Texas slogan originated during the battle? It showed that Texans are starting to fight back -
Goliad Massacre
Which battle did Fannin and his men lose to be taken prisoner?
The Battle of Goliad Who ordered the massacre of Fannin’s men?
An officer who took charge while the commander left How many Texans died during the massacre? All (I think) of the Texans -
San Antonio de Bexar Siege
What is a siege? It is a battle in which enemy forces surround a town or building and stop the enemy from passing Who controlled San Antonio before the siege? Mexico Who controlled San Antonio after the siege? Texans -
Convention of 1836
Which 2 important documents were created at the convention?
The Declaration of Independence and Texas Constitution -
The Alamo Falls
Name 3 notable Alamo defenders.
David Crockett, William B. Travis, and James Bowie How many Alamo defenders were there? About 185-260 How many Mexican troops? About 1,800 Why didn’t Sam Houston send reinforcements to the Alamo?
He knew that if they lost and eeryone was killed, then there will be a smaller army Which side won the Battle of the Alamo? Mexico -
The Runaway Scrape
Which direction was everybody moving? Upwards to America What was the goal/purpose of the Runaway Scrape? To escape the wrath of Santa Anna and to make his men tied Why was everybody running away?
To not get killed
What did people think about Sam Houston for running away from Santa Anna? He was a coward -
Battle of San Jacinto
What were 2 war-cries that the Texans shouted during the battle?
Remember the Alamo or Goliad What was the number of casualties for both sides?
2 died for Texas while over 500 Mexicans killed
Describe what Santa Anna did during the battle. Which side was victorious?
TEXAS