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Unit 5
spanish empressarios in Texas
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Social Studies
7th Grade
10/25/2011

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why were spanish officials concerned about U.S settlers moving into Spanish territory?
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Afraid of a revolution or being outnumbered by unloyal american settlers.
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How did the Enlightnment change the way ppl thought about the world?
Definition
Because they take out the religion part and put in religion and science.
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Describe what took place on september 16, 1810. What was it called? Who involved and what purpose?
Definition
Grito de Dolores-a speech by Father Hidalgo which called for Mexican citizens to seek independance from Spain. Deiciseis de Septeimbre.
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Who is Augusta Magee and what did he do?
Definition
Leutinent for United States army who took control of nuetral ground.
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What did Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara contribute to the power struggle in Texas between Mexico & Spain!?
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raised and army and marched to Texas to take control from Spain for Mexican independance.
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Who was Juan Bautista de Las Casas and what did he do?
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leader of the rebellion in Texas who later was executed! );
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In 1800, Spain lost control of it's northern territory when...
Definition
Napolean reclaimed the region for France!
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Moses Austin traveled to Texas in 1820 to...
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ask permission to bring 300 American families to Texas, babe!
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What was the goal of the Gutierrez-Magee expedition?
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To overthrow Spain!
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When colonists applied for land grants in Texas under Spanish rule; they had to agree to...
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  1. become Catholic
  2. pledge loyalty to Spanish Gov't
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Jean Laffite used Galveston Island as the headquarters for...
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a pirating operation!
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In 1819, James Long led an expedition. EXPLAIN IT!
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James Long led a group from Natchez, Mississippi to Nacogdoches where he declared Texas independant from Spain. Last major fillibuster!<<<<33333
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What was the nuetral ground agreement?!
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  1. Agreement between U.S and Texas created a Neutral zone between the Arroyo Hondo and Sabine River. both agreed not to cross into it.
  2. Success= stopped border classes
  3. not success= created a shelter for lawless citizens of both nations.
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Why did the settlers come to Texas?
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  1. Adventure
  2. Cheap Land
  3. Escape problems
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Who was considered the first empresario in Texas?
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Stephen F. Austin

*not moses because moses never actually carried out colony/idea!

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Explain G.T.T
Definition
Gone to Texas. Settlers who left for Texas put that sign on their property.
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Where did Stephen F. Austin establish his first settlement?
Definition
On the Colorado River!
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Why did Stephen F. Austin travel to Mexico City in 1822?
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Because in 1821 Mexico broke away from Spain, and Steve had his permission from Spain, so he had to re-ask for permission on his colony.
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What kind of dwelling did most Texas colonists build? What had to be available to make this happen?
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One-room log cabin made from available timber.
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What customs practiced today by Texans & Mexican Americans have their roots in Spanish culture & history? Give at least 3 examples!
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Cinco de Mayo, Deiced de Septeimbre, quincenera, salsa dancing, Day of the Dead, dancing, music, language, festivals, food!
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