Lesson 2: Stephen F. Austin and the Old 300

Which answer gives the most correct description of who was Stephen F. Austin?

• An American who worked as an empresario who brought the first 300 families from the US to Texas; Named the Father of Texas

• Brought 300 families from the US to Texas

• An American, worked as an empresario for Mexico; it was his dream to live in Texas

• Worked as an empresario who brought the first 1,000 families from the US to Texas; Named the Father of Texas

• Named the Father of Texas

When did he begin moving American settlers to Texas? Choose the best answer.

• 1820

• 1821

• 1822

• 1824

Who did he bring to Texas?

• U.S. settlers called the Old 400

• Citizens from Mexico called the Old 300

• U.S. settlers called the Old 300

• Native Americans from the U.S. called the Old 400

What was Stephen F. Austin important role in Texas History?

• The Father of Texas who brought the 2nd group of settlers to Texas.

• The Father of Texas who brought the first 300 of settlers to Spain.

• The Father of America who brought the second group of settlers to Mexico.

• The Father of Texas who brought the 1st U.S. settlers to Texas.

By 1821, who owned Texas?

• Spain because they won the Mexican War of Independence

• Texas because they won the Mexican War of Independence

• The United States because they won the Mexican War of Independence

• Mexico because they won the Mexican War of Independence

What were the laws that Mexico required American settlers to follow?

• Adopt the Catholic religion

• Learn the Spanish language

• Become Mexican citizens

• All of the above

The Old 300 responded to the Mexican Government’s laws by:

• Complying with all regulations

• Ignoring the laws completely

• Negotiating for better terms

• Rebelling against the government

Cause and Effect: American settlers (Old 300) living in Texas did not like the laws the Mexican government required them to follow. What was the effect?

• They accepted the laws and lived peacefully.

• They moved back to the United States.

• They revolted against the Mexican government.

• They sought help from other countries.