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Conflict of Empire

Conflict of Empire. Marues de Rubi Report. Abandon missions in Texas except Alamo and La Bahia (Goliad). 1. What year was the Alamo established?. 2. Who ran the missions? 3. How do you think the Spanish first saw the Natives as?

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Conflict of Empire

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  1. Conflict of Empire

  2. Marues de Rubi Report Abandon missions in Texas except Alamo and La Bahia (Goliad) 1. What year was the Alamo established?

  3. 2. Who ran the missions? 3. How do you think the Spanish first saw the Natives as? 4. What were the 3 main reasons why some missions did not last? 5. What were some reasons why Goliad and the Alamo lasted?

  4. Louisiana Purchase Napoleon Bonaparte 1803 French Emperor Napoleon sold LA territory to the USA for $15 million or $.03 an acre.

  5. 6. What French explorer originally claimed all that land?

  6. This purchase doubled the size of the USA USA now borders Spanish Texas 7. Should the Spaniards feel threatened?

  7. 8. What area does #2 and #4 represent?

  8. Adams-Onis Treaty WAR Neutral Ground No one wanted to go to war over the boundary issue. Set up a neutral (not belonging to either side) between the Sabine River and Arroyo Hondo River

  9. The Neutral Ground Filibusters were considered to be rebels (wanted to overthrow Spanish Government) lived in this area Neutral Ground

  10. Moses Austin & Texas • 9.Moses Austin was an Empresario (_____________________) • 10.Was eventually was given permission from the Spain government to bring ________families from the ________. 3 reasons why: • 1. Friends with Spanish Viceroy • 2. Immigrants would be good $ for Spain • 3.Immigrants would act as shields with the Native Americans

  11. Stephen F. Austin • Moses died • 11.His wanted to see his son, become an • agent who brought setters to Texas (_______) and continue the dream to colonize (_______________) • Texas. In ________ Stephen F. Austin colonizes (________________) Texas and brought ________ settlers from ____, AKA Anglo settlers • (_____________________)

  12. 12. Settlers came to Texas from Europe, Mexico, and the United States. They arrived on foot, on horseback, in covered wagons, and on boats. Settlers came to find adventure, to escape their pasts, or to buy inexpensive land. What best describes the setters that came to Texas A. Runaways from the United States B. People of various nationalities who moved to Texas for many reasons. C. Empresarios who helped settle Texas D. Pioneers who moved into new territory any time land was available for farming.

  13. 13.From the Evolution of a State by Noah Smithick “Colonist …(had) everything they might desire for themselves and families; an abundance of game …buffalo and antelope by the drove. The woods abounded in big trees …pecans were abundant along the water courses. The climate was so mild that houses were not essential; neither was (a lot) of clothing …Families were induced to migrate (there) with the home of securing homes for themselves and children.” According to the author, what did Texas have to offer?

  14. 14 How did the following help settlers live in Texas? Fertile Soil- Plenty of trees- Rain- Animals-

  15. Early Problems • Lack of food • Native American • Outlaws and criminals • Fighting over land (settler vs. settler) • Know what you know about Texas would you come to Texas? • Compare the Spanish vs Anglo colonization.

  16. 17. Stephen F. Austin’s colony (__________________________)was successful and he became a famous empesario (________________). 18.How do you think people viewed Stephen F. Austin, especially Mexico? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgZqgGAH9vQ 19.According to the video, Stephen F. Austin is the “_______________”

  17. Let’s Review • What year was the Alamo established? • How did the priest see the Indians at first? • Why did some mission fail? • On the map, what area was Spain? • What is an empresario? • What year did SFA colonize Texas, how many did he bring, • And where (country) did he get his settlers? • 7. What is an Anglo? • Why was Texas a great place to settle? • Compare the Spanish vs Anglo colonization • How did people view SFA? • What is SFA known as? “ “

  18. Austin Recruits the Colonists(cont.) • Austin’s requirements for the colonists: • Must be Catholic or willing to convert • Must have good character and habits • Must be obedient to Spain • Must take up arms to defend Spain • Must be obedient to the Spanish King • Must be loyal to the Spanish Crown

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