Mexican Texas: A New Era

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The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another.

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revolution

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A person who rules a country as a representative of his king and is empowered to act in the king's name.

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viceroy

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The limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness.

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frontier

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A land agent who recruits new settlers, divides up property, and keeps the law.

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empresario

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What did Spanish viceroys collect?

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taxes and food

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Where did Juan Bautista de los Casas revolt happen?

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San Antonio

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What is a "comisario"? p. 162

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A leader

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How did most Tejanos earn a living?

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Ranching

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Who was Erasmo Seguin?

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An important politician and businessman.

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Why was Lorenzo de Zavala sent to jail?

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for speaking out against the Spanish government