Empresarios and Mexican Independence

In 1810, _____________________

issued a cry for freedom from the church in Dolores, Mexico. His actions contributed to the revolution against the _______________government.

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

  Spanish

• Moses Austin

  Spanish

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

  American

• Moses Austin

  American

When Mexico won its freedom from Spain in 1821, it required Texan settlers to do all of the following EXCEPT—

• Obey Mexican laws

• join the army

• covert to Catholicism

• Become Mexican citizen

After gaining independence, Mexico continued the Spanish government’s practice of establishing colonies in Texas through the work of—

• priests

• explorers

• Native Americans

• empresario

When describing an EMPRESARIO, which does NOT belong?

• bring settlers to colonize a new area

• land agent

• Martin De Leon and Stephen F. Austin

• religious leader

Answer explanation

An EMPRESARIO was primarily responsible for bringing settlers to new areas and acting as land agents, as exemplified by Martin De Leon and Stephen F. Austin. However, they were not religious leaders.

Who was the first Mexican empresario in Texas?

(a)  

Answer explanation

The first Mexican empresario in Texas was Martin de Leon, who played a significant role in the colonization of Texas by bringing Mexican settlers to the region in the early 1800s.

Choose THREE characteristics that describe Martin de León

• Was a Mexican empresario

• Served in the U.S Army

• Established town of Victoria

• Founded a colony

• Brought colonist from America

Answer explanation

Martin de León was a Mexican empresario who founded a colony and established the town of Victoria, contributing significantly to the development of Texas settlements.

This Texas rancher brought 200 families from Mexico to settle in Texas. He and his wife founded the town of Victoria on the Guadalupe River.

• Moses Austin

• Martin de Leon

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Stephen F. Austin

Answer explanation

Martin de Leon was a prominent Texas rancher who brought 200 Mexican families to settle in Texas and co-founded the town of Victoria, making him the correct answer. Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin were also significant figures, but not in this context.

Why didn't Moses Austin start the first colony of Texas?

• He changed his mind

• He was arrested

• He died

• He was denied permission

Answer explanation

Moses Austin did not start the first colony of Texas because he died in 1821 before he could establish it. His plans were taken over by his son, Stephen F. Austin, who successfully founded the colony.

I began the FIRST Texas settlement in 1822. Who am I?

• Moses Austin

• Martin de Leon

• Stephen F. Austin

• Miguel Hidalgo

Answer explanation

Stephen F. Austin is known as the "Father of Texas" for leading the first successful colonization of the region in 1822, establishing the first Texas settlement. Moses Austin, his father, initiated the idea, but Stephen executed it.

Who was responsible for continuing Moses Austin's plan to colonize Texas after his death?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Martin de Leon

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Stephen F. Austin

Answer explanation

Stephen F. Austin, Moses Austin's son, took over his father's plan to colonize Texas after Moses' death, successfully leading the first significant Anglo-American settlement in the region.