Quiz sobre Martín De León

In what year did Mexico begin awarding large grants of land to empresarios?

• 1821

• 1805

• 1833

• 1810

How many acres of land did each colonist receive in the town founded by De León?

• 4,000 acres

• 2,000 acres

• 1,000 acres

• 500 acres

What was the total amount of land De León received as founder of the colony?

• 21,000 acres

• 10,000 acres

• 15,000 acres

• 5,000 acres

Why was De León rejected permission to start a colony in Texas initially?

• Loyalty to Spain

• Lack of funds

• Lack of experience

• Lack of support

What event in 1810 increased the threat of American Indian attacks?

• Mexican Revolution

• Texas Revolution

• American Civil War

• French Revolution

Where did De León move his family for safety during the Mexican Revolution?

• San Antonio

• Austin

• Houston

• Dallas

What was De León's role in the Texas ranching industry?

• First trail driver

• First cattle breeder

• First horse trainer

• First sheep herder

What was Green DeWitt's role during the War of 1812?

• Governor

• Empresario

• Captain

• Sheriff

Where did Green DeWitt move after being born in Kentucky?

• Texas

• Missouri

• Spain

• Mexico

What was a major issue DeWitt faced with his colony?

• Lack of water

• Poor soil

• Undefined borders

• Hostile natives