Filibusters

Multiple Select

What was the purpose of a filibuster? Select TWO

• wanted to free Texas from Spanish rule, either to become an independent country or to join the United States

• hoped to profit by causing chaos in Texas.

• Wanted stop Congress's bill from passing the Senate floor

• Wanted to free No Man's land from the U.S.

Multiple Select

What were Philip Nolan's actions and goals as a filibuster in Texas?

• raid the Texas plains

• capture La Bahia for the Mexican rebels

• capturing wild mustangs

• Look for Spanish treasure

Multiple Select

What were Henry Perry's Actions and Goals as a filibuster in Texas?

• Capture wild mustangs

• successfully attacked La Bahia

• to take control of La Bahia for the Mexican rebels in the fight against the Spain

• Look for Spanish treasure

Multiple Select

What were James Long's actions and goals as a filibuster in Texas?

• successfully invaded and captured Nacogdoches

• raided the Texas plains

• capturing wild mustangs

• wanted Texas to become part of the United States

Match

Match the following terms to their definition

• Manifest Destiny

• Filibuster

• Siege

American's belief that it was their God given right for westward expansion

an adventurer who participates in private rebellious activity in a foreign country

Military blockage of a city or fort

• American's belief that it was their God given right for westward expansion

• an adventurer who participates in private rebellious activity in a foreign country

• Military blockage of a city or fort

Match

Match the following Filibuster to their goal

• James Long

• Philip Nolan

• Henry Perry

wanted Texas to be part of the United States

to capture wild mustangs

take control of La Bahia and for profit

• wanted Texas to be part of the United States

• to capture wild mustangs

• take control of La Bahia and for profit