Mexican Texas

What is so significant about September 16th or Dies y Seis de Septiembre? 

• It is when the war between Mexico and Spain ended
• It is the birth of Mexican independence from Spain- when Father Hidalgo rang the church bells and he said, "Death to bad government!"
• It is the date that Día de los Muertos is celebrated
• It is when girls celebrate their 15th birthday.

What were some of the viceroy's duties?

• to collect taxes from the Mexicans to pay for the wars it fought with other European powers and to take most of the food the rebels farmed.
• To give money to the Mexicans to pay for the wars it fought with other European powers and to give food to help the rebels who didn't have a good harvest.

What impact did Mexico's War for Independence have on Texas?

• The crops & cattle multiplied, many homes were built, families grew
• Lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and cattle & crops were reduced

How did Tejanos(as) react after the Mexican War for Independence ended?

• They made laws, collected money, arranged festivals, hired, teachers, and built schools.
• They didn't have any idea how to govern themselves, so they asked the Spanish government to retake control.

What would motivate someone like Martín de León or Lorenzo de Zavala become empresarios?

• They liked to compete against each other to see who would settle more land than the other.  They thrived on the competition.
• They would be loved and trusted by the settlers and the government.
• They could help to settle land and keep the law in exchange for money and land from the government.

What are some ways that the Spanish explorers impacted the economic growth and development of Texas?

• They brought cattle, horses, sheep, and goats to Texas as well as the tradition of ranching.
• Their farming practices were outdated and actually hurt the growth and development of Texas.

The Spanish government jailed Lorenzo de Zavala ...

• To protect him from a mob crowd that did not like him
• Because he spoke out against the Spanish government
• Because he wasn't good at his job of attracting settlers to the area

Why were Spanish officials worried about the number of Americans settling in Texas?

• They feared that Americans would outnumber Spaniards and eventually take control of the territory.
• They were concerned that Americans would turn the Native Americans away from the Catholic Church.
• They thought that Texas would become overpopulated.
• They were convinced that Americans would attempt to enslave Spanish citizens.

Why did Governor Martinez refuse to allow Moses Austin to bring colonists into Texas?

• He did not think Austin was qualified in making land deals.
• Austin had a reputation for not following through on agreements.
• Austin was an American and the Mexican government did not trust Americans.
• He knew that Austin was sick and would not be able to carry out his plans.

The empresario who first had the idea to colonize Texas was

• Haden Edwards
• Moses Austin
• Stephen F. Austin
• Baron de Bastrop