Gritos de la Frontera: Giving Voice to Tejano Contributions in the Formation of the Republic of Texas, 1700-1850

The intent of this thesis is to convey the distinctiveness and the contributions of Tejano culture in Texas. It focuses on the traditions of governance employed by Tejanos as well as their contributions to industry, economy and defense that Texas benefited from and still enjoys today given by Spain and México to Tejanos in establishing their settlements affected the development of a distinct Tejano culture. Furthermore, this study will also examine Anglo-Tejano interaction and Anglo American intentions toward Texas. It will also outline how Anglo Americans made determine efforts to wrest Texas away from Spain and México. Finally, the thesis examines Tejano cultural perseverance whose indelible imprint still resonates today.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Guzmán, Roberto

Contributors dc:contributor

• Calderón, Roberto R.
• Hagler, D. Harland
• Gibbs, Tyson

• Texas -- History -- To 1846.
• Mexican Americans -- Texas -- History -- 18th century.
• Mexican Americans -- Texas -- History -- 19th century.
• Texas -- Civilization.
• Spain
• Texas history
• Tejano culture
• frontier defense

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Guzmán, Roberto
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 52162123
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3345/
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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