The Colonization of Texas Quiz

Who came up with the idea to colonize Texas?

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Baron de Bastrop

• Erasmo Seguin

Who convinced the Spanish governor to allow American colonists in Texas?

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Baron de Bastrop

• Erasmo Seguin

Who continued Moses Austin's plan to colonize Texas?

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Baron de Bastrop

• Erasmo Seguin

What was one of the reasons for allowing American colonists in Texas?

• To protect Spanish colonists against Native Americans

• To increase the population of Texas

• To expand Spanish influence in North America

• To establish trade relations with the United States

What was the chosen location for Stephen F. Austin's colony?

• Along the Rio Grande

• Along the Guadalupe River

• Along the San Antonio River

• Between the Brazos and Colorado River

How much land did American settlers receive for each free man who joined Austin's colony?

• 320 acres

• 640 acres

• 160 acres

• 80 acres

What were American colonists required to do in order to settle in Texas?

• Learn to speak Spanish and convert to Catholicism

• Learn to speak French and convert to Protestantism

• Learn to speak English and convert to Anglicanism

• Learn to speak German and convert to Lutheranism

What was the nickname given to the original American colonists in Texas?

• The Old 300

• The Texas Pioneers

• The Lone Star Settlers

• The Texan Trailblazers

Erasmo Seguin traveled to the USA to tell ________ his plan was approved?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Green Dewitt

• Martin De Leon

Who was the only Mexican Empresario?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Martin De Leon

• Stephen F. Austin
• Moses Austin