Chapter 2: The Spanish Invasion of Texas 1519-1821
1. The hardships that Cabeza de Vaca and his companions suffer upon their arrival to Texas was first a wave that swept over them, killing some of his men. Leaving them with no clothes, they had lost everything and it was bitterly cold out.
2. When the Native Americans saw the Spanish castaways, they gave then an arrow for a token of friendship, understanding the Spanish castaway’s misfortune they came back the next morning with fish, roots, water and other things. Later even taking the Spaniards to their dwellings, where they danced and celebrated.
3. Some of Cabeza de Vacas men were skeptical of how kindly the Indians where treating them after such misery and distress they suffered upon their arrival. Some of his men feared once …show more content…
By the Edward brother declaring independence they would have gained more protection by siding with the Natives and more territory. Both party would have been able to have peace and would have been able to help and improve each other in different ways.
Chapter 3: Stephan Austin Reacts to the Fredonian Rebellion
1. Some of the most damning words and phrases that Austin used to describe the Fredonian rebels was the fact the he considered them no longer Americans but rather desperate renegadoes, that they have no other objective but to ruin the Country. Austin also said that these men are worse that the Natives, instead they are infatuated criminals.
2. Austin attempted to rally up his people to end the revolt by saying to get arms in the cause of liberty. That the Fredonian rebels siding with the Indians pledged to carry on a war of murder and plunder to Texans. He tried to convince them to rise and hasten to the standard of our country, hasten to protect your family and property.
3. The motivations that I think caused Austin to refuse to join the Fredonian Rebellion was the Olive Branch of peace with the Mexicans. He did not want war with the Mexicans but rather wanted them on his