Empresarios in Texas

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