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What was one of the reasons Mexico welcomed American settlers into the Texas territory?
What was one of the reasons Mexico welcomed American settlers into the Texas territory?
- To establish mining operations
- To gain allies against Native Americans (correct)
- To increase agricultural production
- To expand military presence
Who was responsible for bringing families into the Brazos River valley in Texas?
Who was responsible for bringing families into the Brazos River valley in Texas?
- William Travis
- Sam Houston
- James Bowie
- Stephen F. Austin (correct)
What type of farming was most common among the settlers brought by Stephen F. Austin?
What type of farming was most common among the settlers brought by Stephen F. Austin?
- Wheat farming
- Tobacco farming
- Corn farming
- Cotton farming (correct)
What labor source did many settlers bring with them to work the land in Texas?
What labor source did many settlers bring with them to work the land in Texas?
Which river valley did Stephen F. Austin primarily settle families into?
Which river valley did Stephen F. Austin primarily settle families into?
Flashcards
Mexican Texas
Mexican Texas
A period in Texas history when it was part of Mexico, lasting from 1821 to 1836.
Texas Territory
Texas Territory
The sparsely populated area in Texas that Mexico invited American settlers to inhabit.
Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin
An American leader who brought 100 families of settlers to the Brazos River valley.
Cotton
Cotton
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Enslaved People
Enslaved People
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Study Notes
Mexican Texas 1821-1836
- Mexico welcomed American settlers to sparsely populated Texas territory.
- Americans allied with Mexicans in conflicts with Native Americans.
- Stephen F. Austin led 100 families to the Brazos River valley.
- Most of the settlers were cotton farmers.
- Settlers brought enslaved people to cultivate the land.
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