Texas History Quiz

Who was responsible for bringing the Old 300 to Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jane Long

• Martín de León

Answer explanation

The Old Three Hundred

The Old Three Hundred were the first 300 families to get land in Texas. The Mexican government gave them this land. This happened under the leadership of Stephen F. Austin.

1. These families were American settlers. They came to Texas in the early 1800s. They helped settle the land and played an important part in Texas becoming independent.

Who is considered the Mother of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jane Long

• Martín de León

Answer explanation

The Mother of Texas -

Jane Long is often called the "Mother of Texas."

1. She was a brave woman who helped settle Texas a long time ago. Jane was one of the first Anglo women to live in Texas, and she gave birth to one of the first Anglo babies born there. She faced many challenges but made important contributions to the early history of Texas.

Who was the only empresario of Mexican heritage to receive a land grant in Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jane Long

• Martín de León

Who opened a successful hotel that was host to many historical events?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jane Long

• Martín de León

Who did Moses Austin receive a land grant from?

• The Mexican government

• The American government

• The Spanish government

• The Texan government

Answer explanation

Moses Austin received a land grant and permission to settle 300 Anglo families in Texas from the Spanish Governor of Texas. ¹ This occurred in 1820. However, Moses Austin passed away before he could fulfill his dream, and his son, Stephen F. Austin, took over the project.

Who was the first American to receive a land grant to settle a colony in Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jane Long

• Martín de León

Answer explanation

Moses Austin was the first American to receive a land grant to settle a colony in Texas. He received this grant from the Spanish government in 1820. ¹ However, he passed away before fulfilling his dream, and his son, Stephen F. Austin, took over the project and led the first group of settlers to Texas. ¹

Who is considered the Father of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jane Long

• Martín de León

Answer explanation

Stephen F. Austin is considered the Father of Texas. He brought many people from the United States to live in Texas. He helped Texas become its own country!

Who were the Old 300?

• 300 Mexican families who settled in Victoria

• 300 men who came to Texas

• 300 American families who received under Stephen F. Austin. They settled in central TX on the Brazos river.

• 300 women and children who followed their men to Texas

Who, along with his wife, settled modern day Victoria?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jane Long

• Martín de León

Answer explanation

The Story of Martín De León

Martín De León was a Mexican businessman who started the city of Victoria in Texas. He and his wife, Patricia de la Garza, created De León's Colony. This was the only mostly Mexican colony in Texas. They named the town Villa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Victoria Nombre de Jesús, but now we just call it Victoria.

Who went on to be an important figure before, during, and after the Texas Revolution?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jane Long

• Martín de León

Answer explanation

Stephen F. Austin: The Father of Texas

Stephen F. Austin was an important person in Texas history. He helped a lot before, during, and after the Texas Revolution.

Before the Revolution:

Empresario: Austin got permission from the Mexican government to bring people to Texas. He started the first successful Anglo-American colony there.

Diplomatic Efforts: He talked with the Mexican government to get rights and privileges for the settlers.

During the Revolution:

Leadership: Austin became a leader for the Texans who were fighting against Mexican rule.

Military Role: He led troops during the Siege of Bexar, which was a big victory for the Texans.

Political Advocacy: He traveled to the United States to get support for the Texas Revolution.

After the Revolution:

Political Figure: After the revolution, Austin was an important leader in the new Republic of Texas.

Advocate for Statehood: He worked hard to help Texas join the United States.

Austin did many great things for Texas's independence and statehood. People remember him as the "Father of Texas."