Warm Up 10/04/16 Explain the differences between a Federalist and a Centralist? Hint it is in lesson 2 (pgs. 195-196)
Answer Federalist believe in sharing power Centralist believe the national government should hold all power.
Colonization Plan Every man received 640 acres Every woman received 320 acres Every child received 160 acres Each slave would add another 80 acres Had to pay 12.5 cents per acre Each person had to become a Mexican citizen, convert to Catholicism, and have good moral character
Colonization Several people wanted to move to Texas Cheap land prices, good farm land Most colonists set up small farms and ranches After Mexico won its independence, SFA had to be granted re-approval to settle in Texas Traveled to Mexico City 1000 miles away, took over a year
Time to think! What roles did women play in the new settlements in Texas? Think, Share and Pair Coach Williams ROCKS!
Colonization 1823 General Colonization Law Allowed SFA to continue colonizing Leaders of Mexico were impressed with SFA
San Felipe de Austin Colony capital Located on the Brazos River 1824