The Old 300 Quiz

Who is known as the 'Father of Texas'?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the name of the group of settlers who received land grants in Mexican Texas?

• New Two Hundred

• Fresh Five Hundred

• Old Three Hundred

• Young Four Hundred

What is a land grant?

• A type of financial aid for college students

• A type of fast food restaurant chain

• A type of dessert made with layers of cake and cream

• A gift of land from a government or other organization

Who was the empresario responsible for bringing the Old Three Hundred to Texas?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Stephen F. Austin

How many families were originally part of the Old Three Hundred?

• 100

• 500

• 1000

• 300

What year did Stephen F. Austin receive his first land grant in Texas?

• 1835

• 1824

• 1860

• 1799

What were the requirements for receiving a land grant in Mexican Texas?

• Be a European citizen, have a letter of recommendation, and be a skilled laborer

• Be a US citizen, have a criminal record, and be Protestant

• Be a Mexican citizen or naturalized, have good moral character, and agree to convert to Catholicism

• Be a Mexican citizen, have a large sum of money, and be a landowner

What were some of the challenges faced by the Old Three Hundred settlers?

• Lack of resources, lack of motivation, lack of community support

• No challenges at all, smooth settlement process, immediate prosperity

• Easy living conditions, peaceful relations with Native American tribes, successful establishment of farms and businesses

• Harsh living conditions, conflicts with Native American tribes, difficulties in establishing successful farms and businesses

What impact did the Old Three Hundred have on the development of Texas?

• They caused the decline of Texas

• They contributed to the development and colonization of Texas.

• They had no impact on the development of Texas

• They were responsible for the division of Texas

What was the primary economic activity of the Old Three Hundred settlers in Texas?

• Cotton farming

• Gold mining

• Trading with Native American tribes

• Shipbuilding