Stephen F. Austin Quiz

What title is Stephen F. Austin known by?

• The Father of California

• The Father of Texas

• The Father of New York

• The Father of Florida

Where was Stephen F. Austin born?

• Texas

• Missouri

• Virginia

• California

Who received permission from the Spanish government to bring settlers to Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

What was the name given to the first group of settlers brought to Texas by Stephen F. Austin?

• The First Hundred

• The Old Three Hundred

• The New Settlers

• The Texas Pioneers

What language did Stephen F. Austin learn to ensure his settlers followed Mexican laws?

• French

• German

• Spanish

• Italian

Who was the Mexican leader that Stephen F. Austin had tensions with?

• Sam Houston

• Moses Austin

• Santa Anna

• James Bowie

What role did Stephen F. Austin take during the Texas Revolution?

• Military General

• Diplomat to the United States

• President of Texas

• Governor of Texas

In what year did Texas gain independence from Mexico?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

What position was Stephen F. Austin appointed to after Texas gained independence?

• President of Texas

• Secretary of State

• Governor of Texas

• Vice President of Texas

What city in Texas is named after Stephen F. Austin?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio