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Jan 1, 1400
Age of Exploration begins:
A: What reasons did Europeans explore? (3)
God, Glory, Gold
B: What was Columbus looking for when he found America?
A sea route to Asia
C: Which countries were most explorers from?
Spain, France, and Portugal
D: What is a conquistador?
A conquistador is a person who is out to take control of a new territory.
E: Which explorer tore down Tenochtitlan and founded New Spain?
Hernan Cortes -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Maps Texas Coast:
A: Describe Pineda’s route and accomplishments
The route was that Alonso Alvarez de Pineda had led several expeditions to map the western coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico. His accomplishment was that he made a map. -
Jan 1, 1528
Cabeza De Vaca Shipwrecks:
A: Which Native tribe captures Cabeza de Vaca?
The karankwa Indians
B: What killed many Natives and explorers during the Age of Contact?
A Disease
C: When Cabeza de Vaca arrived in Mexico, what did people think about his stories?
They thought he found Cibola which is the Seven Cities of gold -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado Sets Out for Cibola:
A: What is Cibola?
Cibola is the seven cities of gold
B: Why did Coronado think Cibola was in Texas?
Because Cabeza De Vaca said it was
C: Did they find Cibola?
No, Cibola did not exist
D: What is one important landmark that the expedition did discover?
The Grand Canyon -
Phillip Nolan Expedition:
A: What is a filibuster?
Somebody who makes an unofficial war on a country
B: Name 2 other filibuster besides Philip Nolan?
Peter E Bean, and James Long
C: Who was Jean Lafitte?
A French Pirate -
Mission San Francisco Founded:
A: What is the purpose of a mission?
To colonize and have shelter
B: Who led missions?
Conquistadors
C: Which country is responsible for building missions?
Spain
D: What religion were missions affiliated with?
Christianity
E: Were most missions successful?
No
F: Why did missions fail?
Because of attacks, starvation, and diseases
G: What buildings protected missions?
Presidios -
Fort St. Louis Founded:
A: Where is Ft. St. Louis?
Inez Texas USA
B: Who founded Ft. St. Louis?
Lasalle
C: Name 2 reasons why Ft. St. Louis failed.
Because the French abandoned it after Native American's attack and disease
D: How was La Salle killed?
Mutiny (his followers killed him because he was an awful leader) -
Marques de Rubi Inspects Texas:
A: What was de Rubi’s mission?
To inspect the northern frontier
B: Who sent de Rubi on his mission?
King Carlos lll (3)
C: Name 2 recommendations that de Rubi made after his journey?
San Antonio and Santa Fe should be maintained, and East Texas should be completely abandoned. -
The Louisiana Purchase
A: What did the Louisiana purchase mean for US-Spanish relations?
It meant that U.S. had a bigger territory than Spain.
B: Which 3 countries still claimed land in North America after the Louisiana Purchase?
U.S., Great Britain, and Spain. -
Moses Austin Asks permission for Colony
A: Why did the Spanish grant Austin permission to establish a colony?
His friend, Bastrop, persuaded the Spanish government into giving Austin permission to establish a colony.
B: What happened to Moses before he could establish his colony?
He got robbed and died from sickness. -
Stephen F. Austin Establishes His Colony:
A: What is an empresario?
A person who had been granted the right to settle on Mexican land
B: Where did SFA establish his colony?
Rich river bottom between the Brazis and the Colorado rivers
C: To settle 300 families, settlers had to be loyal to the goverment & relegion of Spain.
D: Describe the “Old 300.” What kind of people were they?
They were the first settlers to live in Austin's colony E: F: Name 2 other empresarios. -
Mexico gains Independence
A: Who did Mexico gain their independence from?
Spain
B: Which Constitution did the Federalist’s establish for Mexico?
The 1824 Constitution of Mexico
C: Under the Constitution, which Mexican state was Texas joined with?
Coahuila -
Fredonian Rebellion
A: What was the goal of the Fredonian Rebellion?
It was for Texas to secede from Mexico
B: Who were the Edwards brothers upset with?
The Mexican government
C: How did the Rebellion end?
President Guadalupe stopping the march of the Mexican army, they were coming to Nacadoches to get even. When doing so, the Mexican army agreed to stop with the rights of a peace treaty, which then ended the rebellion. -
Mier y Teran Report
A: What was the goal of the Mier y Teran expedition?
To inspect the conditions of Texas.
B: Why was Mier y Teran sent?
Because he was educated and experienced, he was trusted by the government.
C: What recommendations did Mier y Teran make?
Trading should be interesting between Mexico and Texas, send more soldiers to control this, and more Europeans should settle in Texas. -
Law of April 6, 1830 passes
A: What did the law say about U.S. immigration?
It should be banned.
B: What did the law say about Empresario contracts?
They should be suspended, and then they should be renewed.
C: What did the law say about Mexican immigration?
There should be more Texas immigration and less Mexican immigration.
D: What did the law say about slavery?
They should be banned from Texas.
E: What did the law say about New Forts?
They should build more Forts.
F: The law should tax all U.S. imports. -
Convention of 1833
A: What was the goal of the Convention?
To discuss the requests of Texan citizens.
B: Who made the trip to Mexico City to present the resolutions?
Stephen F. Austin. -
Austin Arrested
A: Why was SFA arrested?
When he was on his way back to Texas, he tried to start rebellion with the colonists.
B: Because of his imprisonment, what did SFA change his mind about?
Supporting Mexico. -
Battle of Gonzales
A: Why was the battle of Gonzales fought?
The Mexican government gave the colonists a cannon to fight with, but later on they wanted it back.
B: Who won?
Texas.
C: Which important Texas slogan originated during the battle?
"Come and Take it." -
San Antonio de Bexar Siege
A: What is a siege?
A military operation, where an army surrounds an area, and asks those who are inside to surrender.
B: Who controlled San Antonio before the siege?
The Mexican government.
C: Who controlled San Antonio after the siege?
The Texas colonists. -
Convention of 1836
A: Which 2 important documents were created at the convention?
The Texas Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas. -
The Runaway Scrape
A: Which direction was everybody moving?
East.
B: What was the goal/purpose of the Runaway Scrape?
To escape from Texas into safety, so that Mexican army couldn't get to them and execute everyone.
C: Why was everybody running away?
Because Santa Anna threatened to kill anyone who dared to go against Mexico.
D: What did people think about Sam Houston for running away from Santa Anna?
They thought that he was a coward. -
The Alamo Falls
A: Name 3 notable Alamo defenders.
David Crokett, William B. Travis, and James 'Jim' Bowie.
B: How many Alamo defenders were there? How many Mexican troops?
189 defenders, and 2000 Mexican troops.
C: Why didn’t Sam Houston send reinforcements to the Alamo?
He was waiting for the perfect moment to strike the Mexican army.
D: Which side won the Battle of the Alamo?
Mexico. -
Goliad Massacre
A: Which battle did Fannin and his men lose to be taken prisoner?
The Battle of Goliad.
B: Who ordered the massacre of Fannin’s men?
Santa Anna.
C: How many Texans died during the massacre?
About 240. -
Battle of San Jacinto
A: What were 2 war-cries that the Texans shouted during the battle?
"Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad."
B: What was the number of casualties for both sides?
Mexico: 700 killed, 208 wounded, and 730 prisoned. Texas: 9 killed, and 30 wounded.
C: Describe what Santa Anna did during the battle.
He was disguising himself as a common soldier to escape getting punished, but got caught when a Mexican soldier called him by his name.
D: Which side was victorious?
Texas. -
La Salle lands in Texas:
A: Which country began challenging Spain for Texas?
France
B: Which river delta did La Salle discover?
The Mississippi River
