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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?
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?
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?
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?
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Which river valley did Stephen F. Austin primarily settle families into?
Which river valley did Stephen F. Austin primarily settle families into?
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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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Explore the history of Mexican Texas from 1821 to 1836, focusing on the settlement of American families and their impact on the region. Learn about key figures like Stephen F. Austin and the role of cotton farming and slavery in this transformative period. Understand the alliances formed with Mexicans and conflicts involving Native Americans.
