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Jan 1, 1400
Age of exploration begins
A time when Europens started to explore the world in search of god gold and glory.
Columbus was looking for a sea route to Asia instead of America.
The explorers were Mosley from Europe
A conquistadors is a Spanish conquer:
Hernan Cortes. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda maps Texas coast
Describe Pineda’s route and accomplishments: he was the first European in North America
He made a map of the coastallineof Texas.
His route was that he went from Jamaica to Florida. -
Jan 1, 1545
Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecks
Which Native tribe captures Cabeza de Vaca? Avatars tribe.
What killed many Natives and explorers during the Age of Contact? Diease.
When Cabeza de Vaca arrived in Mexico, what did people think about his stories? They thought he was lying. -
Marques de Rubi Inspects Texas
What was de Rubi’s mission? Inspector of frontier presidios and was commissioned to remedy economic abuses
Who sent de Rubi on his mission? King Carlos III
Name 2 recommendations that de Rubi made after his journey. That Spain reorganize it's frontier and that San antonio and Santa fe be be maintained. -
Austin Arrested
They imprisoned him on suspicion of incision insurrection. -
Mexico gains Independence
Who did Mexico gain their independence from? Spain
Which Constitution did the Federalist’s establish for Mexico? 1824 constitution
Under the Constitution, which Mexican state was Texas joined with? Coahuila -
Moses Austin Asks Permission for Colony
Why did the Spanish grant Austin permission to establish a colony? Slain passed a regulartory authority over immigration to the states.
What happened to Moses before he could establish his colony? He died before he could make it happen. -
Fredonian Rebellion
What was the goal of the Fredonian Rebellion? It was the first attempt by Anglo settlers in Texas to secede from Mexico
Who were the Edwards brothers upset with?
How did the Rebellion end? The Indians killed hunter and fields for involving them in venture. -
Law of April 6, 1830 passes
What did the law say about
U.S. immigration? No more Americans were allowed in Texas
Empresario contracts? It suspended them
Mexican immigration?
Slavery? you couldn't own any slaves except if you already had them then you could keep them till they died.
New Forts? They can take any land that they want
Import taxes? -
San Antonio de Bexar Siege
It was an early campaign against f the Texas Revolution in which volunteer Texan army deafeted Mexicans forces at San antonio de bear. -
The Treaty of Velasco is Signed
Two documents signed by Santa Anna and the republic of Texas. After the battle of San Jicto -
Convention of 1836
It was the meeting of elected delegates in Washington on the Brazos -
The Alamo Falls
When Santa Anna deafeted the Alamo and killed everyone there where no survivors of the Alamo. -
Goliad Massacre
It was the execution of republic of Texas soldiers and their commander James fannin. -
Battle of San Jacinto
General Sam Houston and his army deafeted sabra Anna's army in under 20 minuets. -
The Louisiana Purchase
What did the Louisiana purchase mean for US-Spanish relations?
Which 3 countries still claimed land in North America after the Louisiana Purchase? Britain Spain and France. -
Coronado sets out for Cibola
What is Cibola? One of the seven cities of gold
Why did Coronado think Cibola was in Texas?
Did they find Cibola? Nope
What is one important landmark that the expedition did discover? They discovered the Grand Canyon and other important landmarks -
La Salle lands in Texas
Which country began challenging Spain for Texas?
Which river delta did La Salle discover? Mississippi River
Name 2 reasons why Ft. St. Louis failed.
How was La Salle killed? He was shot -
Philip Nolan Expedition
What is a filibuster? A person engaging in unauthorized warfare against a foreign country.
Name 2 other filibuster besides Philip Nolan.
Who was Jean Lafitte? He is a French American pirate -
Stephen F. Austin Establishes His Colony
What is an empresario? A person who had been granted the right to settle on mexican land.
Where did SFA establish his colony?
What were some of the requirements Mexico made SFA’s colony meet?
Describe the “Old 300.” What kind of people were they?
What were some challenges in establishing the colony?
Name 2 other empresarios. -
Mier y Teran Report
What was the goal of the Mier y Teran expedition? He went to inspect Texas
Why was Mier y Teran sent? To inspect Texas and send a report on what was wrong with Texas.
What recommendations did Mier y Teran make? He made recommendations for the law of April 6 1830 -
Convention of 1833
What was the goal of the Convention?
Who made the trip to Mexico City to present the resolutions? -
Battle of Gonzales
Mexican troops in Texas thought it was unwise to leave Gonzales with a cannon so they decided they wanted it back, but they decidedthey weren't going to give it back so it turned into a battle to get it back. -
The Runaway Scrape
When all the Texans were running from Santa Anna and burned all the villages and took everything with them so his army wouldn't have any food or shelter when they were traveling. -
Fort St. Louis founded
Fort St. Louis founded.
Who founded Ft. St. Louis? La salle
Name 2 reasons why Ft. St. Louis failed.
How was La Salle killed? He was shot
