Stephen F. Austin

When and where was Austin born?

• 1793, Texas

• 1836, Texas

• 1793, Virginia

• 1836, Virginia

Where and when did Austin die?

• 1793, Virginia

• 1836, Virginia

• 1793, Texas

• 1836, Texas

What is Austin often referred to as?

• The Brother of Texas

• The Father of the United States

• The Brother of the United States

• The Father of Texas

The ________________________ of Texas was named in his honor?

• capital

• state

• flower

• song

True or False: Austin was able to convince the Mexican government to allow Texas to separate from Mexico.

• True

• False

Why was Austin thrown in prison?

• because he disagreed with Santa Anna

• because he was trespassing

• because of the letter he wrote

• because stole something

The letter that Austin wrote to the Texans told them to ___________________________?

• stay with Mexico and stop rebelling

• call on the United States for help

• separate from Mexico

• call on Mexico for help

Who did Austin go to in order to get help fighting for their independence from Mexico?

• The United States

• Sam Houston

• David Crockett

• England

Who defeated Austin for the presidency of the New Republic?

• Santa Anna

• William Travis

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

Houston appointed Austin to be the _________________________.

• Supreme Court Judge

• Secretary of State

• President

• Commander of the Cavalry