Mexican Independence
Texas has been though many countries' rule. Texas during the time of missions was under Spanish rule. However, that is all about to change. The Spanish citizens in Mexico/Texas are NOT happy. Spain is cruel to them and they are starving. One man (Father Hidalgo) stands up to Spain and begins the Mexican Revolution with an event called "The Cry of Delores or El Grito de Delores". This event on September 16, 1810 now forever marks Mexico's Independence Day.
Read the article "The Mexican War of Independence" in S.S. Weekly week 15 newspaper. After you read click the button below to read the ACTUAL "Cry of Delores" in spanish and answer the questions on the second slide in your notebook.
Read the article "The Mexican War of Independence" in S.S. Weekly week 15 newspaper. After you read click the button below to read the ACTUAL "Cry of Delores" in spanish and answer the questions on the second slide in your notebook.
Texas Settlers
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Before the Mexico revolted against Spain, Spain began to give out land grants to people called Empresarios. An Empraserio is someone who made a deal with Texas to bring families to settle Texas for land. A famous Emprasario in Texas is named Stephen F. Austin who brought 300 families to Texas. His father Moses Austin originally had started the contract with Spain and his son Stephen F. Austin took over when Moses died. Stephen F. Austin is now known as the "Father of Texas" because he brought and settled so many families in Texas. Stephen F. Austin founded the Austin colony, however, there were more than one colony started in Texas. Stephen F. Austin brought most of his families from the United States, however, there were other families that came from all over Europe and from Mexico. People leaving their home for Texas would put GTT over their front doors to let others know where they had gone. "GTT" meant Gone to Texas! People wanted to come for the cheap land.
Check out the requirements and map of his colony below!
Check out the requirements and map of his colony below!