Chapter 7

What were the similarities between Gutierrez de Lara and James Long in their path of trying to free Texas?

Jose Bernando Maximiliano Gutierrez de Lara work as a __________ before becoming a soldier.

Which were the only missions that Rubi told King Charles III to keep open?

• San Jauncito

• San Antonio

• Goliad

• San Marcos

What town(s) did Y'Barbo and the East Texans found?

• Dallas

• Nacogdoches

• Austin

• Bucareli

Who was Jean Lafitte?

• A Spanish noble

• A congressman for the American government

• A Mexican colonist that led rebellions

• A French pirate that assisted other countries in fighting for independence

Why did Jose Bernado Gutierrez de Lara want the United States help?

• He wanted to be American

• He wanted to speak English

• He planned to free Texas from Spanish rule

• He wanted a more profitable career

Which is NOT a name of a person that helped or tried to free Texas from Spain?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Samuel Kemper

• Augustus Magee

• Gutierrez de Lara

• Father Hidalgo

Was Texas successful in gaining independence from Spain at this point in history? How do you know?

True or False: Declaring independence means that there is a new nation (country) that is formed.

• True

• False

Which of the following were filibusters that tried to free Texas from Spain?

• James Long

• Davis Long

• Augustus Magee

• Philip Nolan

• Jean Lafitte