Empresarios

Who was the "father" of Texas

• Moses Austin
• Stephen F. Austin
• Martin de Leon
•  Green Dewitt

What part of Texas did Green Dewitt Settle

• West
• East

__________ was a Spanish land official who helped Moses Austin get approval for his colony

• Haden Edwards
• Moses Austin
• Stephen F. Austin
• Baron de Bastrop

Who took away land From Stephen F. Austin

• Green Dewitt
• Sterling Roberton
• Steve Jobs
• Martin De Leon

Who was the first Empresario to Settle in Texas

• Stephen F Austin
• Robertson
• Dewitt
• Milam

Why were Spanish officials worried about the number of Americans settling in Texas?

• They feared that Americans would outnumber Spaniards and eventually take control of the territory.
• They were concerned that Americans would turn the Native Americans away from the Catholic Church.
• They thought that Texas would become overpopulated.
• They were convinced that Americans would attempt to enslave Spanish citizens.

Why did Governor Martinez refuse to allow Moses Austin to bring colonists into Texas?

• He did not think Austin was qualified in making land deals.
• Austin had a reputation for not following through on agreements.
• Austin was an American and the Mexican government did not trust Americans.
• He knew that Austin was sick and would not be able to carry out his plans.

Stephen F. Austin’s original colonists were called ____.

• The Old 300
• The Old 400
• Austin's Assembly
• The Colt 45's

Which of the following was NOT a requirement for colonists entering Texas?

• They must become Catholic.
• They must have a formal education.
• They must become Mexican citizens.
• They must take an oath of loyalty to Mexico.

During the time period that we are currently studying, Texas was part of ___.

• Louisiana
• The Oregon Territory
• The United States
• Mexico