The Empresario System

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How did colonists meet their needs for water?

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building cities near water

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Who is considered the father of Texas?

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Stephen F. Austin

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The empresario who first had the idea to colonize Texas was, but died before fulfilling his grant?

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Moses Austin

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_________ took over the first Anglo colony in Texas following the death of his father.

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Stephen F. Austin

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Stephen F. Austin’s original colonists were called ____.

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The Old 300

Front

Why is the year 1821 important to Texas and Mexican History?

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Mexico gained its independence from Spain

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Definition of Empresario

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as agent who makes all the arrangements to bring settlers to a colony.

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What allowed empresarios like Stephen F. Austin to attract colonists to Texas?

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good land at low prices

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After Father Hidalgo was captured and killed by Spain, who continued the fight for Mexican independence?

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Juan Bautista de las Casas

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Why did many Americans move to Texas after Mexico gained Independence from Spain?

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Mexico created a government like the one in the United States.