Unit 3 Test

What is an empresario?

• businesspeople who promoted migration to Texas

• a person that wages an unofficial war on another country

• a one room hut

• an army of civilians

Who was the first person to get approval from the Spanish government to bring Anglo Americans to Texas?

• Moses Austin

• Governor Antonio Martinez

• Green DeWitt

• Martin DeLeon

Moses Austin agreed that settlers of Texas had to meet all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

• be Catholic

• have a useful skill

• display good conduct

• become citizens of the new country

Why did New Spain approve letting Americans settle in Texas?

• Protect land from Native Americans and improve Texas economy

• Payment from Moses Austin to Governor Martinez

• Only nonsoldiers were to come to Texas

• They didn't

What happened in New Spain in 1821 that affected Austin's land agreement?

• the King of Spain retired

• Mexico gained independence

• U.S. declared war on Spain

• Native Americans attacked Mexico City

When was Austin's land grant finally approved by the Mexican government?

• 1845

• 1819

• 1899

• 1823

What is a militia?

• the governing council of Texas

• an army made up of civilians

• the name of Mexico's leaders

• a rare brand of British tea

How much was Austin charging per acre in his colony?

• $1.25

• $100

• 12.5¢

• Free

Between what two rivers did Austin start his colony?

• Trinity and Brazos

• Rio Grande and Red

• Colorado and Brazos

• Hudson and Guadalupe

Who is known as the Father of Texas?

• Baron de Bastrop

• Stephen F. Austin

• Antonio Martinez

• Green DeWitt