| Question | Answer |
| Pirates break the law by | stealing from ships
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Several Americans launched unofficial wars called | filibusters
| For defense the Spanish built several forts, called | presidios
| The Spanish hoped to convert Native Americans by setting up | missions
| Several Americans launched unofficial wars called | filibusters
| In 1812, the United States ceded its claim to Texas, meaning that it | gave up any claim to the land
| When did Mexico win its independence? | 1821
| What happened to the first East Texas mission? | It was abandoned because of conflict with Indians.
| What mission town became the capital of East Texas? | Los Adaes
| What were the goals of missions? | to convert Native Americans to Christianity, to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life, to strengthen Spain's hold on Texas
| What did the Neutral Ground Agreement try to do? | achieve peace on the border of the United states and Spanish Texas
| What kind of work did Native Americans perform on the missions? | ranching and farming, craft work like sewing and blacksmithing, making products like soap and bricks
| Why did conservatives dislike the revolt of Hidalgo? | They feared the lower classes would take their power.
| Name the 4 most popular filibusters. | Gutierrez, Kemper, Magee, Long
| What led to problems in the presidios? | Soldiers had little pay and were often in debt |
