Mexican National Era

Spanish style of food

the coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers.

. Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio.

Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.

Texas declared its independence from Mexico

Occupy and improve the land

have slaves

Serve in the Mexican Army for 2 years

Take Oath of Allegiance

Become Catholic

It made English the official language of Coahuila y Tejas.

It allowed empresarios in Texas to attract settlers by offering them large areas of land.

It granted American settlers the right to freely worship religions other than Catholicism.

It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.