Anglo Settlement of Texas

Question 1

Who was Erasmo Seguin?

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a native of San Antonio who helped Stephen Austin

Question 2

What is the correct definition of the term land titles?

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rights to ownership of land; sometimes a formal document

Question 3

Due the depression of 1819, Moses Austin wanted to __________ by setting up a new colony in Texas.

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regain his wealth

Question 4

Who was Josiah Bell?

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Stephen Austin’s land agent during Austin’s absence from Texas

Question 5

All of the following statements about Stephen Austin are true except:

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He did not want Texas to be a part of Mexico; he wanted it to be part of the United States.

Question 6

Someone who was given a land grant by Mexico to settle an area of Texas and was responsible for settlers on that land was called a(n) __________.

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empresario

Question 7

Arrange these events in the correct chronological order:I. Moses Austin met with Governor MartinezII. Moses Austin became part owner of the Bank of St. LouisIII. Moses Austin moved to MissouriIV. Panic of 1819

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III, II, IV, I

Question 8

Stephen Austin organized a(n) __________ to protect the settlements from Native American raids.

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militia

Question 9

What is the correct definition of the word militia?

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a group of armed citizens able to fight to protect their community

Question 10

What is the correct definition of the word depression?

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a period of poor economy, involving job losses, stock martket loss, and financial trouble

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