FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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It has little influence because the Tejas were a small group of people.
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It had little influence because it disappeared after the Spanish Colonial era.
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It caused conflict because the music and food were offensive to other groups.
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It had a long-term impact and is still strong in Texas today.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tejanos built the first roads, towns and ranches in Texas. They also formed the first civil governments, laws and ranching economy. Lastly, Tejanos created the first society, religion and culture in Texas.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Texas government also declared to be aliens any Tejanos who left the Republic during the Texas Revolution. Violent intimidation and murder forced many Tejanos to leave Texas and squatters quickly occupied their lands. Lynchings, beatings, and riotings broke out against Mexican American landowners.
Detailed explanation-3: -When international events brought changes to the political status of Texas, Tejanos provided a vital continuum. Their local laws gave meaning and movement to national legislation. Their culture, their lives, their problems, and their solutions contributed much to the historical character of Texas.
Detailed explanation-4: -Who are Tejanos? Tejanos are descendants of the Spaniards and Mestizos – Spanish, Native American, and other groups – so they are largely a mixed race people. As a group, they are identified as a Hispanic people. Texas history and the Southwest are very intricately linked to the Spanish colonial period.