Texas Empresarios Flashcard

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When the war for Mexican Independence ended in 1821, the area of Texas was -

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part of Mexico

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Who led the "Old 300" into Texas? (The first 300 English families)

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Stephen F Austin

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Which number on the map represents the location of Stephen F. Austin’s original colony in Texas?

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3

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What happened that cancelled the land grant given to Moses Austin in 1820?

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Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

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Texan Empresario Martín De León established a colony on the Texas coast near Matagorda Bay in 1824. De León’s Colony was unique because it was the only colony specifically for —

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Mexicans

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The Mexican Independence War lasted _____ years

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11

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What is Father Miguel Hidalgo famous for?

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Gave the speech known as "el grito de Dolores"

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When did Stephen F Austin arrive to Texas?

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1821

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In what way was the early government of Mexico different than the Spanish government they gained independence from?

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It was more democratic, while Spain was a monarchy.