history

The act of giving up power or territory in a formal agreement or treaty is known as __________.

Cede

Mexican residents of Texas are referred to as __________.

Tejanos

Representatives of a state who engage in negotiations are called __________.

Diplomats

Land that isn't owned by a country is known as __________.

Neutral ground

Individuals who engage in unauthorized military expeditions are called __________.

Filibusters

La Bahia is also known as __________.

Goliad

A prominent filibuster who attempted to seize control of Texas was __________.

Phillip Nolan

__________ was a Mexican filibuster and key figure in the Texas Revolution who sought to liberate Texas from Spanish rule.

Jose Gutierrez

The French pirate who supported the fight for Texan independence was __________.

Jean Laffite

An American filibuster who was executed after leading an unsuccessful expedition to capture Texas was __________.

James Long

__________ is best known for his role in initiating the Mexican War of Independence with his 'Grito de Dolores.'

Father Hidalgo

A Mexican priest who played a significant role in the early stages of the Mexican War of Independence was __________.

Father Morles

The Mexican general who declared himself Emperor of Mexico after the Mexican War of Independence was __________.

Agustín de Iturbide

__________ was a prominent leader known for military prowess in the Mexican War of Independence and later became the first Afro-Mexican president of Mexico.

Vicente Guerrero

A notable figure who contributed to the establishment of Texas as part of Mexico was __________.

Antonio Gil Ybarbo

The treaty that ended the Spanish-American War resulted in Spain ceding Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S., known as the __________.

Treaty of Paris

Rubis recommended enhancing diplomatic relations, investing in infrastructure, and implementing __________ to strengthen the workforce.

Educational reforms

The __________ was signed in 1819 and established the boundary between the United States and New Spain.

Adams-Onis Treaty

The U.S. acquired additional land from France through the __________ in 1803.

Louisiana Purchase

Private military adventurers seeking to expand U.S. territory were known as __________.

Filibusters

Social, political, and economic inequalities primarily fueled the __________.

Mexican War of Independence

The Mexican War of Independence led to a shift in governance from Spanish to __________ rule in Texas.

Mexican