Question

Chapter 18: The Lone Star Non-State—
Questions
(American Expansion 1801-1861 Part 2—
Chapters 17-20)
p. 229
1. After Mexico gained its independence from
Spain in 1821, it became a republic. What is a
republic?
2. Texas (Tejas) was part of Spanish territory.
Within the boundaries of Texas, what goal did
Spain hope to achieve?
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3. The Spanish people living in what is now Texas
were known as _____.
4. To promote growth, the newly independent
Mexican nation offered settlers large,
inexpensive land grants known as _____.
5. An early colony with 300 families was started
by _____.
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6. Settlers were allowed to start a colony in Texas
on the condition that the new settlers follow
Mexican law. List the three laws the settlers
broke.
7. The U.S. decided to pressure the Mexican
government to sell its land. What did the
Mexican government do in response?
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8. In 1833, Stephen Austin met with Mexico’s vice
president to urge Mexico to lift the ban on
immigration and to discuss the independent
state idea. What was the result of this meeting?
9. Meanwhile, Mexico’s president violated
Mexico’s constitution by declaring himself
dictator. Name this president/dictator.

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10. The first battle in the Texas War for
Independence was fought near the settlement
of Gonzales. Why had Santa Anna sent Mexican
troops to Gonzales?
11. A small militia took on the much larger Mexican
military. This militia occupied what abandoned
mission, and what was the result of this battle?
12. Name two well-known fighters on the American
side.
13. The remainder of the American militia was
executed in what was known as the _____.
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14. On April 21, 1836, American militia ambushed
Santa Anna’s army in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Who was the leader of the American troops,
and what did the militia members shout as they
defeated the Mexican forces?
15. Explain how this battle resulted in Texan
independence.
16. On March 2, 1836 (while the Alamo was still
under siege), Texan leaders established the
_____, or the “Lone Star Republic.”
17. _____ became the president and _____ became
secretary of state.
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18. Rather than remaining an independent
republic, in 1836 Houston requested that the
U.S. annex Texas. However, this request was
not granted until 1845. What were the two
reasons for not admitting Texas to the Union?
19. Because they were without U.S. protection and
because Mexico never recognized Texas as a
nation, Texans created the _____, a militia
devoted to guarding the border.

answer with no labeling like numbers or anything for each one

Answer 1

A republic is a government in which power rests with the people and their elected representatives rather than a monarch.

Spain hoped to create a buffer of settlements and missions in Texas to protect its northern frontier from foreign encroachment and hostile tribes.

Tejanos

Empresarios

Stephen F. Austin

They failed to become Mexican citizens, did not adopt Catholicism as required, and continued to hold slaves despite Mexico’s ban on slavery.

Mexico banned further American immigration and tried to enforce its laws in Texas.

Austin was arrested and imprisoned by Mexican authorities.

Antonio López de Santa Anna

To seize a cannon and to assert Mexican authority over the settlers.

They occupied the Alamo; after a siege the Mexican army overwhelmed the defenders and killed them.

Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie

Goliad Massacre

Sam Houston — the troops shouted “Remember the Alamo!”

Houston’s victory captured Santa Anna, who was forced to sign treaties recognizing Texan independence, and the Mexican army was routed.

The Republic of Texas

Sam Houston became president and Stephen F. Austin became secretary of state.

Leaders feared provoking war with Mexico and feared upsetting the balance between free and slave states by admitting another slave state.

Texas Rangers