Spanish Texas
This type of Spanish settlement focused on teaching Native peoples the Catholic faith.
Mission
This country controlled Texas after gaining independence from Spain.
Mexico
This was one major reason Americans were attracted to Texas.
Cheap Land
He established the colony that became known for the “Old Three Hundred.”
Stephen F. Austin
Name the group: They came to Texas to establish missions, spread Catholicism, and strengthen Spanish control.
Spanish
Spain used these military settlements to help protect its communities from attacks.
Presidio
This system allowed people called empresarios to help bring settlers into Texas.
the empresario system
Many settlers came to Texas because it was close to this country.
United States
These were the first settlers to receive land in Austin's colony.
The Old 300
Name the group: They encouraged settlement through empresarios and land policies.
Mexicans
Spain wanted to establish these two things in Texas by creating missions and settlements.
Control of the territory and Catholic Influence
Mexico wanted more people living in Texas. What was one way the Mexican government encouraged this?
offering land and encouraging immigration/settlement
These two types of work were especially attractive because settlers could receive large amounts of land.
farming and ranching
This person helped bring groups of settlers to Texas under an agreement with the Mexican government.
empresario
Name the group: They were attracted by inexpensive land and opportunities to farm and ranch.
Anglo Americans
A Spanish settlement has priests teaching Catholicism while soldiers protect the area nearby. What two types of settlements are being described?
mission and presidio
This document created a federal system of government in Mexico in 1824.
Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824
A family moves to Texas because they want land where they can raise cattle. Which opportunity is most likely attracting them?
the availability of inexpensive land for ranching
This battle involved revolutionaries fighting against Spanish forces as part of the struggle to end Spanish rule.
Battle of Medina
Put these three groups in the correct order of control: Spanish → ______ → Anglo settlers
Mexico
Why might Spain have considered the mission system unsuccessful as a way to colonize Texas?
It was expensive and was not successfully establishing Texas as a Spanish colony
A group of settlers moves to Texas and agrees to follow Mexican laws and become part of a Mexican colony. What does this tell us about Mexico's goal for Texas?
Mexico wanted to increase its population and strengthen its control/development of Texas
Austin offered land at a low price and provided opportunities for both farmers and ranchers. What larger reason does this help explain for Anglo immigration?
the opportunity to obtain land and build a new life
A student says, “Austin's importance was that he helped bring American settlers into Texas.” Explain why this statement is historically important.
Austin helped establish a large Anglo settlement in Texas and brought many settlers into the area
A student says, “All three groups came to Texas for exactly the same reason.” Give one reason why this statement is incorrect.
each group had different goals for settling Texas