Empresarios

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A land grant is...

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an area of land given by the government

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How were empresarios paid for their work?

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They were paid with large grants of land.

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All of the following were famous empresarios EXCEPT: Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Martin De Leon, Miguel Hidalgo

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Miguel Hidalgo

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Who is known as the "Father of Texas"?

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Stephen F. Austin

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True or False? Stephen F. Austin was the first American empresario to colonize Texas.

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True

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___________ was the first Mexican empresario to colonize Texas.

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Martin De Leon

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How did Stephen F. Austin contribute to the colonization of Texas?

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He continued his father's plan of moving families to Texas and establishing settlements, making himself the Father of Texas.

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What impact did Martin de Leon have on the settlement of Texas?

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He was a Texas rancher who brought more than 100 families from Mexico to Texas. He also founded the town of Victoria along the Guadalupe River.

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How did the early citizens of Texas meet their needs? (Social Studies book page 168). Options: Ranching (cattle), Cash Crops, Traveling Peddlers, All of the above

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All of the above

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What is Jane Long known as?

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Mother of Texas