Texas Old 300 Quiz

Who were the Texas Old 300?

• The Texas Old 300 were the first 300 families who received land grants in Stephen F. Austin's colony in Texas.

• The Texas Old 300 were the first 300 families who settled in Texas but did not receive land grants.

• The Texas Old 300 were the first 300 families who received land grants in Mexico's colony in Texas.

• The Texas Old 300 were the first 300 families who received land grants in Sam Houston's colony in Texas.

When did the colonization of Texas by the Old 300 begin?

• 1821

• 1800

• 1850

• 1830

Who granted the land to the Texas Old 300?

• Mexican government

• Spanish government

• French government

• American government

Which country controlled Texas during the colonization by the Old 300?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• England

What was the main requirement for receiving land in the Texas Old 300?

• American citizenship

• Spanish citizenship

• Native American ancestry

• Mexican citizenship

Where did most of the Texas Old 300 settlers come from?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• United States

What was the purpose of the colonization by the Texas Old 300?

• To establish settlements and develop the land

• To establish a military base

• To establish trade routes

• To exploit natural resources

What was the name of the first settlement established by the Texas Old 300?

• Dallas

• Houston

• San Felipe de Austin

• San Antonio

What was the religion of most of the Texas Old 300 settlers?

• Muslim

• Protestant

• Jewish

• Catholic

What was the main economic activity of the Texas Old 300 settlers?

• mining

• manufacturing

• farming

• fishing