Basic Info
Moses Austin
"Father of Texas"
Independence
Secretary of State
100
In what month was SFA born?
November
100
Who was Moses Austin?
SFA's father
100
Who is known as the "Father of Texas?"
Stephen F. Austin
100
Who was the leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
100
Was SFA ever elected as president?
No!
200
In what year was SFA born?
1793
200
Why didn't Moses Austin actually colonize Texas?
He died
200
What job title did SFA have as he colonized Texas?
Empresario
200
How long did the Mexican government keep SFA in jail?
One year
200
Who appointed SFA as secretary of state?
Sam Houston
300
What is SFA's middle name?
Fuller
300
What business was Moses Austin in before he tried to colonize Texas?
Lead mine
300
The first group of families that SFA brought to colonize Texas are known as the ___________
"Old 300"
300
In what city did the Texas Revolution begin?
Gonzales
300
How long did Texas mourn the death of SFA by wearing black armbands?
30 days
400
In which state was SFA born?
Virginia
400
How much debt did the Austin family get themselves into? (According to the packet)
$10,000
400
How many families did SFA bring to Texas?
About 1200
400
After leading in the military for a short time, SFA became the _________ to the United States. He tried to get support from the U.S. to help Texas.
Commissioner
400
Who said, "The father of Texas is no more," when SFA died?
Sam Houston
500
When did SFA die? (month/day/year)
December 27, 1836
500
The Austin's mansion was called _______ ______.
Durham Hall
500
What law limited American immigration to Texas?
The Law of April 6, 1830
500
What year did Texas win its independence?
1836
500
In what city did SFA die?
Columbia, Texas
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