Ch 8 L2 Texas Colonization

Who declared himself emperor of Mexico in 1822?

• Baron de Bastrop

• Green DeWitt

• Stephen F. Austin

• Agustín de Iturbide

What did the new Mexican federal Constitution of 1824 declare about Texas?

• It would have 17 states and 3 territories

• It would have 19 states and 4 territories

• It would have 18 states and 3 territories

• It would have 20 states and 4 territories

What was the maximum amount of land grants per person according to the 1824 colonization law?

• 48,708 acres

• 50,000 acres

• 40,000 acres

• 30,000 acres

How many acres of land could a family obtain for just $30 according to the 1825 colonization law?

• 3,000 acres

• 4,000 acres

• 4,428 acres

• 2,000 acres

What was the requirement for each empresario under the new law?

• Settle at least 50 colonists within six years

• Settle at least 200 colonists within six years

• Settle at least 100 colonists within six years

• Settle at least 150 colonists within six years

In which year was the town of San Felipe de Austin founded?

• 1825

• 1824

• 1823

• 1822

Who was the only empresario to fulfill their contract along with Stephen F. Austin?

• Lorenzo de Zävala

• James Power

• Martín De León

• Green DeWitt

Which empresario's colony was settled mainly by Mexican families?

• Martín De León

• James Power

• Lorenzo de Zävala

• Green DeWitt

Who contributed to the Texas cause during Mexico's war with Texas?

• Sara Seely DeWitt

• Patricia de la Garza De León

• Noah and Nancy Tevis

• James Hewetson

Which empresario sold a land grant to establish the town of Beaumont?

• Lorenzo de Zävala

• James Power

• David G. Burnet

• Green DeWitt