Texas Settlement and the Role of Empresarios in the Mexican National Era

The video covers the Mexican National Era, focusing on the settlement of Texas. It explains the empresario system, highlighting key figures like Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Erasmo Seguin, Martin de Leon, and Green DeWitt. The reasons for settlement by different groups, including economic, political, and religious motives, are discussed. The video also touches on Austin's plan for settlement and provides advice on test-taking strategies.

Who was the first American to collaborate with the Spanish government to settle Americans in Texas?

• Green DeWitt

• Martin de Leon

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the primary role of an empresario in the settlement of Texas?

• To establish missions

• To bring settlers in exchange for land

• To govern the new settlements

• To fight against Native Americans

Which empresario is associated with bringing 200 Mexican families to South Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Erasmo Seguin

• Green DeWitt

• Martin de Leon

What was a requirement for settlers under the colonization law in Texas?

• They had to be Catholic

• They had to be wealthy

• They had to be military personnel

• They had to be Protestant

What was a common issue settlers faced regarding religion in Texas?

• They had to build their own churches

• They were forced to convert to Protestantism

• They had to pretend to convert to Catholicism

• They were not allowed to practice any religion

What were the three main motivations for Spanish explorers settling in the New World?

• Land, Labor, and Loyalty

• Peace, Prosperity, and Power

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Trade, Territory, and Triumph

Why did Mexico want to settle Texas?

• To increase population and establish businesses

• To find new trade routes

• To create a military base

• To spread Protestantism

What was a political reason for Anglo Americans to settle in Texas?

• To establish a new government

• To escape religious persecution

• To gain independence from Mexico

• To benefit from the national colonization law

In Stephen Austin's plan, how were colonists with special skills treated?

• They received less land

• They were given leadership roles

• They received additional land

• They were exempt from taxes

What is a key strategy for answering questions on a test according to the video?

• Guess if unsure

• Take your time and read the questions carefully

• Skip difficult questions

• Answer quickly without reading