Empresarios

During the Mexican National era, Texas was a part of which country?

• Spain

• Mexico

• United States

• France

Which party believed in a weaker central government that shares power with the states?

• Federalists

• Centralists

• Republicans

• Democrats

What is an empresario?

• A Mexican rancher

• A Spanish land agent

• A Native American chief

• A Texas settler

How much land could a family obtain under the State Colonization Law of 1825?

• 1,107 acres

• 3,321 acres

• 4,428 acres

• 23,000 acres

What were the requirements to live in Texas under the State Colonization Law of 1825?

• Must be a citizen of Spain/Mexico

• Must be a Catholic

• Must be of good, moral character

• All of the above

Who was the first man to gain permission to bring Anglo-American settlers into Texas?

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green DeWitt

• Martin De Leon

What happened to Moses Austin's proposal to bring 300 Anglo-American families to Texas?

• It was approved by Spain

• It was rejected by Mexico

• It was delayed due to illness

• It was fulfilled by Stephen F. Austin

Which colony is considered one of the most successful colonies in Texas?

• Gonzales

• Victoria

• Austin

• DeWitt

Who was the only empresario to successfully fulfill their contract?

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green DeWitt

• Martin De Leon

What industry did Martin De Leon help found in Texas?

• Mining

• Farming

• Cattle

• Oil