Mexican National Era

Era in which Mexico encouraged Anglos to establish settlements in Texas through the Empresario system

Both the U.S. and Spain claimed the land between the Sabine and Arroyo Hondo Rivers. To avoid war, both countries declared the disputed land to be neutral. Because it wasn't governed by either country, it became a crime zone.

The U.S. gave up all claims to Texas. In exchange, Spain gave Florida to the U.S. and agreed to to border at the Sabine River.

Someone fighting in another country without their government's permission is a -

Which filibuster did the Spanish suspect of spying in Texas for the U.S.?

This filibuster unsuccessfully led an army into Nacogdoches and declared Texas independent from Spain.

He was a Mexican priest who inspired people to organize and fight for Mexico's independence from Spain.

The Republican Army of the North was formed to continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo. They were defeated, but it encouraged others to continue fighting for Texas and Mexico to be free from Spanish rule.

In this battle the Spanish overwhelmed the Republican Army of the North. Resulted in the defeat of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition. Bloodiest battle in Texas History.

The year that Mexico gained its independence from Spain

The Spanish word for a land agent whose job it was to bring new settlers into Texas.

He paved the way for Anglo-American colonization of Texas, but died before actually bringing settlers and passed land grant to his son.

He founded the first Anglo-American colony in Texas, San Felipe de Austin. Known as the "Father of Texas".

She was given the title "Mother of Texas". and was one of the Old 300 in Stephen F. Austin's colony.

He is known as the 2nd most successful empresario. He established his colony near present-day Gonzales.