🗺️TEX Exam 1

Cabeza De Vaca

Spanish explorer known for his accounts of his travels in Texas and Mexico

Father Massanet

Spanish missionary who helped establish missions in East Texas.

Alonso De Leon

Spanish explorer known for his expeditions in Texas and his efforts to find and destroy Fort St. Louis.

San Francisco de Los Tejas

The first Spanish mission in East Texas.

Father Francisco Hidalgo

A Spanish priest known for his attempts to revive mission efforts in East Texas.

José De Escandón

A Spanish colonial governor who led colonization efforts in South Texas.

Father Miguel Hidalgo

A Roman Catholic priest who initiated the Mexican War of Independence.

Augustin Iturbide

A Mexican general and politician who played a key role in the Mexican War of Independence.

Vicente Guerrero

A leader in the Mexican War of Independence and later President of Mexico.

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

The Mexican general and president known for his role in the Texas Revolution.

Perfecto de Cos

A Mexican general who commanded troops during the Texas Revolution.

Lorenzo De Zavala

A Mexican political and was the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas.

Juan Seguin

A Tejano leader who fought for Texas independence.