RETEST: Mexican Colonization of Texas

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Before Mexico became independent of Spain, how did the Spanish attempt to colonize Texas?

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By establishing missions, presidios, and trading posts

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Who was in control of Texas after Mexico became independent from Spain?

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Mexican government

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From the excerpt above, what system is being described?

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The Empresario System

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From the chart, what term belongs in the blank? Options: Anglo Americans, Mexican Officials, Empresarios, Native Americans

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Anglo Americans

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From the excerpt above, what was the role of an empresario?

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To handle immigration and land applications.

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From the excerpt above, Anglos wanting to settle in Texas would first need to acquire what?

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Land grant from an empresario or Mexican government

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Why did the Mexican government need Anglo settlers to colonize Texas?

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To increase the population and defend against Native American attacks

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Who is Moses Austin and how is he significant to Texas History?

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1st person to be granted permission for a land grant to settle Texas

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Who is Erasmo Seguín and how is he significant to Texas History?

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Erasmo Seguín was an alcalde of San Antonio de Bexar.

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Why were Americans willing to come to Texas? What did Americans do with this land?

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Lots of cheap land for farming