Stephen F. Austin
Who was Moses Austin?
Stephen F. Austin's dad
Those who believe that power should be concentrated in the national government only.
Centralist
Why couldn't Texas be it own state?
low population
He was know as "The Father of Texas"
Stephen F. Austin
How many families was Moses Austin's land grant for?
300
A temporary army unit: a group of citizens acting as a military force.
Militia
What did Spain receive after The Seven Years War?
Louisiana
Why did Spain get control of Louisiana?
France lost the Seven Years War
What was the name of Stephen F. Austin's 1st colony?
San Felipe de Austin
Those who believe in sharing power between the states and the national government.
Federalists
What did Spain agree to as the eastern boundary of Texas?
Sabine River
Moses Austin died from ______________ and his son, ___________________ took over his plan.
pneumonia, Stephen F. Austin
What type of people did Austin want in his colony?
Hard working and dependable. Steel workers, blacksmiths, doctors, millers, and surveyors
Another name for a land agent.
Empresario
The Spanish and Americans did not want to go to war over the boundary so they agree to do what?
Declare the land neutral ground
Two of the reasons that Mexicans were unhappy with Spain
Bad,low paying jobs and higher taxes
What did Stephen F. Austin do to not be robbed?
He dressed as a begger.
The act of establishing a community/settlement in an area.
Colonization
What was Philip Nolan's claim for being in Texas and what happened to him?
Capturing and selling wild horses and he was killed.
What kind of Americans migrated to Texas?
Farmers, Traders, and Filibusters