Ültetvényesek és kisgazdák a Texasi Köztársaságban: A német bevándorlók első kolóniái

On April 21, 1836 the Texas Army defeated the Mexican troops at the battle of San Jacinto and captured its commander-in-chief, Antonio López de Santa Anna. The Mexican president was forced to acknowledge the independence of the Texas Republic. During and after the war of independence thousands of Americans moved to Texas in search of economic opportunities. The number of European immigrants also started to grow. Among them the German settlers made up the largest ethnic group by the middle of the 19th century. This essay aims to examine the characteristics of the German colonies in Texas and analyze the role of Carl Solms-Braunfels and John O. Meusebach in the foundation of New Braunfels, Fredericksburg and other German settlements. To honor the memory of József Sipos and his research activity and teaching career, the emphasis is on the economic development of the state and the expansion of the plantation system and smallholder agriculture. Kulcsszavak: Texas története, Bevándorlás - német - USA - 19. sz., Amerikai Egyesült Államok története - 19. sz.