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WorksheetsEmpresarios in Texas
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why did most Mexicans not want to move to Texas?
Because of hostile Indians
Because of high taxes
Because of lack of job opportunities
Because of language barriers
What was the purpose of the Colonization Law of 1823?
To encourage more Mexicans to move to Texas
To restrict foreign colonization in Texas
To establish a federal system in Texas
To promote economic growth in Mexico
What were empresarios?
Individuals granted contracts to colonize Texas
Mexican government officials
Native American tribes in Texas
Spanish land agents
What did the State Colonization Law of 1825 prohibit?
Further immigration of foreign settlers into Texas
Trade between Texas and the United States
The practice of slavery in Texas
The use of English language in Texas
Who played a significant role in the founding of Texas and is known as the founder of the American lead industry?
Moses Austin
Erasmo Seguin
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
Which empresario was appointed by Governor Antonio Martínez to inform Moses Austin of colony approval in 1821?
Moses Austin
Erasmo Seguin
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
Who obtained an empresario grant to settle 400 Anglo-Americans on the Guadalupe River?
Moses Austin
Erasmo Seguin
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
Which empresario established a colony predominantly consisting of Mexican families on the lower Guadalupe River?
Moses Austin
Erasmo Seguin
Stephen F. Austin
Martin De León
What was the occupation of Martin De León before he became an empresario?
Merchant
Soldier
Rancher
Politician
What was the purpose of the Convention of 1832?
To address the needs of the Texans
To establish state government in Texas
To achieve separation from Coahuila
All of the above
