Key Terms Chapter 7 Section 4
Directions: On notebook paper, define each term. Skip a few lines
between each term.
Ch. 7 Sec. 4, Spanish Rule Ends in Mexico, P. 148
1. Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon-priest who took control of the revolution
after Father Hidalgo was executed; wanted to establish a Mexican
republic; won many battles and took control of much of Mexico; was
captured by the Spanish and executed in 1815
2. Vicente Guerrero-lead a band of rebels that harassed the Spanish army
during the revolution
3. Agustin de Iturbide-a former loyalist who switched sides (went from
fighting the rebels to becoming one and was the leader of the force who
captured Morelos!); had 3 goals for Mexico: Mexico would be free from
Spain, equality for all Mexicans, Catholicism would be Mexico’s national
religion; After independence, he grabbed all leadership powers and
declared himself Emperor Augustin I; his reign was short as his people
turned against him
4. Erasmo Seguin-a Tejano leader in San Antonio who lost his property after
he was forced to flee Texas due to the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition; he
later returned to S.A. and served in the city government and as
postmaster
5. Jose Antonio Navarro- a Tejano leader in San Antonio who was forced to
flee Texas due to the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition
6. Goliad-became new name of La Bahia in 1829 to honor Father Hidalgo
(they took out the h and rearranged the remaining letters of his last
name)
7. Jacales-one-room huts made of sticks and mud; homes for many less
fortunate Tejanos and did not provide much protection from N.A. attacks