Colonization of Texas

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What is colonization?

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Colonization is when one country sets up a settlement in another part of the world.

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Who was Stephen F. Austin?

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Stephen F. Austin was an empresario, a person who brought settlers to Texas.

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Did Texas belong to France after Mexico gained independence from Spain?

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No, Texas did not belong to France; it was part of Mexico.

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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Manifest Destiny is the belief that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

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Why is Stephen F. Austin known as the 'Father of Texas'?

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He is known as the 'Father of Texas' for his role in leading the colonization of the region.

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What does the term 'empresario' mean?

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An empresario is a land agent who promotes settlement in Texas.

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What country did Texas belong to before Mexico?

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Texas belonged to Spain before Mexico gained independence.

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What was the significance of the year 1821 for Texas?

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In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain, and Texas became part of Mexico.

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What role did the Anglo settlers play in Texas colonization?

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Anglo settlers were encouraged to move to Texas to help populate and develop the area.

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What was the impact of the Texas Revolution?

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The Texas Revolution led to Texas gaining independence from Mexico in 1836.