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Texas History Flashcard

Texas History Flashcard

Assessment

Flashcard

Social Studies

4th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was responsible for bringing the Old 300 to Texas?

Back

Stephen F. Austin

Answer explanation

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The Old Three Hundred

The Old Three Hundred were the first 300 families to get land in Texas. The Mexican government gave them this land. This happened under the leadership of Stephen F. Austin.

  1. These families were American settlers. They came to Texas in the early 1800s. They helped settle the land and played an important part in Texas becoming independent.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is considered the Mother of Texas?

Back

Jane Long

Answer explanation

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The Mother of Texas -

Jane Long is often called the "Mother of Texas."

  1. She was a brave woman who helped settle Texas a long time ago. Jane was one of the first Anglo women to live in Texas, and she gave birth to one of the first Anglo babies born there. She faced many challenges but made important contributions to the early history of Texas.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the only empresario of Mexican heritage to receive a land grant in Texas?

Back

Martín de León

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who opened a successful hotel that was host to many historical events?

Back

Jane Long

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who did Moses Austin receive a land grant from?

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Back

The Spanish government

Answer explanation

Moses Austin received a land grant and permission to settle 300 Anglo families in Texas from the Spanish Governor of Texas. 1 This occurred in 1820. However, Moses Austin passed away before he could fulfill his dream, and his son, Stephen F. Austin, took over the project.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the first American to receive a land grant to settle a colony in Texas?

Back

Moses Austin

Answer explanation

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Moses Austin was the first American to receive a land grant to settle a colony in Texas. He received this grant from the Spanish government in 1820. 1 However, he passed away before fulfilling his dream, and his son, Stephen F. Austin, took over the project and led the first group of settlers to Texas. 1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is considered the Father of Texas?

Back

Stephen F. Austin

Answer explanation

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Stephen F. Austin is considered the Father of Texas. He brought many people from the United States to live in Texas. He helped Texas become its own country!

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