The End of an Era

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What does Neutral Territory mean?

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A strip of land that belongs to no country (No Man's Land)

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What does Filibuster mean?

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Pirate or Robber

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What does Mustang mean?

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Wild Horse

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Why was the Neutral Territory created?

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The U.S. and Spain argued over the exact boundary between both countries.

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Who was Philip Nolan?

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A man who captured mustangs but also made maps of Texas. He was considered a spy by the Spanish Government.

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Who was Father Hidalgo?

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Declared independence from Spain.

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What is a grito?

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A cry for social justice.

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How was the Gutierrez and Magee expedition a success?

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The Republican Army of the North was created to free Texas.

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What was the Adams-Onis Treaty?

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The U.S. gave up all claims to Texas in exchange for Florida.

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Who was James Long?

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An American filibuster who wanted to invade Texas and create a New Republic of Texas.