Colonization of Texas by Steven Austin - Settlement of the Old Three Hundred Quiz

Who was the empresario responsible for the colonization of Texas by bringing in the Old Three Hundred?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the name of the land grant given to the settlers of the Old Three Hundred?

• Washington's Colony

• Austin's Colony

• Madison's Grant

• Jefferson's Settlement

How many families were included in the Old Three Hundred?

• 500

• 150

• 297

• 1000

What year did the first settlers of the Old Three Hundred arrive in Texas?

• 1700

• 1776

• 1850

• 1824

Which river was the primary location for the settlement of the Old Three Hundred?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande River

• Ohio River

What was the main crop grown by the settlers of the Old Three Hundred?

• cotton

• sugar cane

• potatoes

• wheat

What was the name of the capital of the colony established by the Old Three Hundred?

• San Felipe de Austin

• San Diego de Austin

• San Antonio de Austin

• Santa Fe de Austin

Who was the Mexican president who initially approved the colonization efforts of the Old Three Hundred?

• Pancho Villa

• Benito Juarez

• Vicente Guerrero

• Emiliano Zapata

What was the primary motivation for the settlers of the Old Three Hundred to move to Texas?

• To escape religious persecution

• To find gold and other precious minerals

• To establish a new government

• Acquire land and start a new life

What challenges did the settlers of the Old Three Hundred face in their new colony?

• Harsh living conditions, conflicts with Native American tribes, and struggles with obtaining supplies and resources.

• Easy access to abundant resources

• Friendly relations with Native American tribes

• No conflicts with neighboring colonies