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Spanish conquistador who imprisoned Moctezuma and destroyed Tenochtitlan in 1519
The site of two battles during the Texas Revolution. The first was a victory for Texas against General Cos. The second was a defeat against Santa Anna which became the source of inspiration for Texas forces and placed the struggle for independence onto the world stage.
Name given to the first three hundred families to settle in Austin's colony.
Presidio established across the San Antonio river from Mission San Antonio de Valero.
Spanish presidio and settlement near the French-Louisiana border that became the unofficial capital of Texas in 1722.
Spanish explorer who adopted the ways of the Karankawas and traveled through East, South, and West Texas to return to Mexico city (1528-1536)
Desperate retreat of settlers in Texas caused by word of Santa Anna's approaching forces.
Unoccupied strip of land between Spanish Texas and the U.S. that was controlled by neither country for 13 years. Became a haven for outlaws.
Issued a call, or "grita", for independence from Spain in 1810.
Member of Cabeza de Vaca's expedition and guide for Fray Marcos on the search for Cibola
American adventurers who plotted to seize control of Texas.
Empressario and "Father of Texas" who was imprisoned in Mexico City for writing a letter urging Texans to prepare for independence.
According to the Turk, a fabulous city full of riches. Coronado found nothing but a poor native village built of sticks and skins.
Legendary 7 cities of gold (according to Estavanico). Coronado found only a pueblo full of angry Zunis.
Filibuster who sought to free Texas from Spanish rule.
First Texas "gusher", a major oil producing well, drilled in 1901.
French explorer who built Ft. Saint Louis at Matagorda Bay in 1685
Former governor of Tennessee who commanded the Texas army during the war for independence from Mexico and became the first president of the Republic of Texas
Exploration and mapping of Texas, first roads, Spanish customs, place names, and ranching practices. The Spanish also brought horses, cattle, sheep and pigs.
Settled the boundary dispute between the U.S. and Spain. Sets the Sabine river as the boundary. U.S. gets Florida and agrees not to claim Texas.