Geography and Native American Culture Flashcard

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Alonso Alvarez de Pineda: ________________: Shipwrecked in Galveston, lived with Natives for 6 years, wrote a journal (La Relacion) about his experiences.

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Cabeza de Vaca

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado: ________________: French Explorer, intended to explore the Mississippi River, established Fort St. Louis near present-day Matagorda Bay, Texas.

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La Salle

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Antonio Margil de Jesus: ________________: Helped establish missions in East Texas including San Francisco de los Tejas and contributed to San Antonio de Valero.

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Francisco Hidalgo

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Father Miguel Hidalgo: In 1810, wrote his famous speech; _________

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Grito de Dolores

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The Mexican Constitution of 1824: A Federalist Government was established. Coahuila y _______ was formed.

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Texas

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Battle of Gonzales: ___________________________

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The first military engagement of the Texas Revolution.

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Siege of the Alamo: ___________________________

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A pivotal event in the Texas Revolution where Texan defenders held out for 13 days against Santa Anna's army.

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A plea for reinforcements to the Alamo during the 13 day siege by Santa Anna’s forces: ___________________________

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William B. Travis's letter.

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44 delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos to declare independence from Mexico and write the Texas Declaration of Independence: ___________________________

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Convention of 1836.

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Fannin’s surrender at Goliad: ___________________________

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The massacre of Texan soldiers after their surrender to Mexican forces.