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2nd Quarter CUA Review
Colonization
1. What was the purpose of Spanish missions in Texas?
Spanish missions served two purposes. To convert native peoples to Christianity and to help Spain secure its claim to the land.
2. What was the significance of 1718?
In 1718, Spain established the San Antonio de Valero mission, it would become the most important Spanish colony in Texas, and later the city of San Antonio.
3. What was an Empresario?
An agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to a colony. Examples: Stephen F. Austin, Lorenzo de Zavala, Martin De Leon, Green DeWitt, Erasmo Seguin
4. Why did Anglo settlers come to Texas?
Land grants, adventure, economic promise. Anglo settlers came to Texas for a variety of reasons, mainly cheap land.
5. What was Stephen F. Austin’s role in bringing people to Texas? What title was he awarded due to his contributions?
Stephen F. Austin fulfilled his father’s wishes to bring 300 families from the United States into Texas to begin a colony. After his father died – Stephen had the grant legally transferred to him. Austin chose a site for his colony and traveled to New Orleans to recruit colonists. These 300 families were known as the “Old Three Hundred.” He received the title of “Father of Texas.”
6. What is the significance of the year 1821?
Austin established his colony in Texas.
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2nd Quarter CUA Review
Causes of the Revolution
Fill in the blanks next to each event on the timeline
1824-Mexican Federal Constitution- _Gave Texans states rights and created the first constitutional gov. Santa Anna-_Angered Texans when he went against states rights______
1828-Mier y Teran Report said Anglos outnumber Mexicans 10:1______
1830-The Law of April 6, 1830 Stopped immigration from the U.S. and put taxes on U.S. goods______
Turtle Bayou Resolutions supported Santa Anna and pledged loyalty to Mexico__
1832-
Convention of 1832 _asked to repeal the Law of April 6, 1830______
1833- Convention of 1833 _drafted a constitution for the Mexican state of Texas______
Austin’s arrest _wrote a letter the Mexicans considered treason______
Stephen F. Austin-_brought first Anglo settlers to Texas______
1835- Battle of Gonzales _marks the start of the Texas Revolution______
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Comparing the American Revolution to the Texas Revolution
American Revolution Texas Revolution
Lexington and Concord First Battle Gonzales
George Washington Commanders Sam Houston
Written by Thomas Jefferson Written by George Childress Declaration of Complained about taxes, Complained about taxes, representation, Independence representation, Greater military presence Greater military presence
Yorktown Decisive Battle San Jacinto
Treaty of Paris Treaty Treaty of Velasco
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Texas Revolution Era
February
23- Seige of the Alamo
William B. Travis-_wrote a letter asking for help and fired cannon instead of surrender_
28- Col. Fannin’s wagon breaks down
March
1836 2- Declaration-_listed Grievances against Mexico ______
George Childress-_wrote the Declaration______
6- Fall of the Alamo
20- Goliad-_even though they surrendered all captives were shot_
James Fannin-_disobeyed Houston and his wagon broke down on the way to the
Alamo April
21- San Jacinto-_decisive battle of the Revolution______
Sam Houston-_caught the Mexicans off guard_____
22- Treaty of Velasco-_signed to end the Texas Revolution____ Name:_____KEY______Period:______
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Republic of Texas Era
Lorenzo de Zavala- Tejano, Empresario, Ad interim VP
1836
1st President-__Sam Houston______
Indian Policy:_He was criticized for his policy of appeasement______
Debt:_passed taxes and cut spending to help with debt______
Capital Location:__Houston______
1838- Mirabeau B. Lamar-_2nd President of the Republic______
Capital Location:__Austin______
Debt:__took debt from 1.5 mil to 7 mil during his presidency______
1840- Council House Fight-_Lamar wanted to use the Texas
Rangers to wage war on Indians______
Santa Fe Expedition-sent troops to New Mexico to
convince them they are part of Texas, waste of money
1841- 3rd President-__Sam Houston______
1842- Archives War-_fight over whether the archives should stay in
Austin or move to the new capital
1844-Anson Jones-_4th and final President of the Republic of Texas
1845-Annexation-_Texas becomes a state in the United States_