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What is the legacy of the Spanish in Texas?
Introduction of European crops, built missions, the state's name, many city names.
What was the overall purpose of the Spanish Missions in Texas?
To assimilate the Native Americans into the Spanish way-of-life
Who was Stephan F. Austin and how did he contribute to Texas history?
Father of Texas; was in complete military and civil authority of colonist.
Why did the Mexican government allow American colonists in Texas?
A. To settle and develop the frontier
B. Increase economic development
C. Remove the Plain Indians
B. Increase economic development
C. Remove the Plain Indians
What were the specifics of land grants offered to the colonists?
177 acres for farmers, 4428 acres for ranchers, met land stipulations
What were the land stipulations for colonists?
1: Had to occupy the land within 2 years
2: had to have land surveyed
3: had to make land improvements
4: had to become catholic
2: had to have land surveyed
3: had to make land improvements
4: had to become catholic
Why did colonists come to Mexico (Texas)?
1: land was cheap ($0.10/acre in Mexico ; $1.25/acre in USA)
2: 7 year tax exemptions
3: ability to walk away from debts owed in America
4: free from criminal charges
2: 7 year tax exemptions
3: ability to walk away from debts owed in America
4: free from criminal charges
How did Mexico compromise on the issue of slavery?
The agreement allowed colonists to bring slaves that they already owned, but banned the importation from Africa. Also required that the grandchildren of the slaves be freed gradually as they reached a certain age.
What were the significant issues of the Seven Laws initiated by Santa Anna when he came to power?
1: Disbanded congress.
2: Required a certain level of income to be allowed to vote.
3: Centeralized power into the executive branch.
4: Increased the president's term to 8 years.
5: Got rid of states (and local governments) and replaced them with military (martial law)
2: Required a certain level of income to be allowed to vote.
3: Centeralized power into the executive branch.
4: Increased the president's term to 8 years.
5: Got rid of states (and local governments) and replaced them with military (martial law)
What did Santa Anna do to anger the Texans?
1: Banned further immigration into Texas.
2: Banned slavery altogether
3: Jailed Austin
2: Banned slavery altogether
3: Jailed Austin
What is considered the "Lexington of Texas"?
Marked the start of the Texas War of Independence by resisting Mexico near Gonzales on the Guadalupe River.
In what year did Texas declare independence from Mexico?
March 2, 1836
Who was the first elected president and Commander-In-Chief of Texas?
Sam Houston
Who was Sam Houston
Former governor of TN. First elected president of Texas. Become senator and governor of Texas when annexed by the USA.
Why did Houston want the Alamo defenders to leave?
Centeralize the government and not give in to Mexico. Also contended that the Alamo could not be defended.