Why was Stephen Austin able to establish a colony in Mexican territory?(1 point)ResponsesThe Mexican government gave him a land grant.The Mexican government gave him a land grant.He claimed the land for himself.He claimed the land for himself.The U.S. government gave him an exemption.The U.S. government gave him an exemption.The local farmers were generous.
The correct response is: The Mexican government gave him a land grant.
QuestionWhat drew Stephen Austin to this geographical area?(1 point)Responsesthe Rio Grande Riverthe Rio Grande Riveraffordable, fertile landaffordable, fertile landproximity to New Orleansproximity to New Orleansaccess to the Gulf of Mexico
The correct response is: affordable, fertile land.
What was the reaction of the Tejanos when the Texans rebelled?(1 point)ResponsesThey sided with the Mexican government.They sided with the Mexican government.They tried to stay neutral.They tried to stay neutral.They tried to establish a compromise.They tried to establish a compromise.They sided with the Texas settlers.They sided with the Texas settlers.
The correct response is: They tried to stay neutral.
The correct answer is: The Mexican government gave him a land grant.
To get to this answer, we can analyze the options given and eliminate the incorrect ones.
- "He claimed the land for himself" may seem plausible at first, but it is not the correct answer. Stephen Austin did not claim the land for himself; instead, he was granted the land by the Mexican government.
- "The U.S. government gave him an exemption" is also incorrect. While Stephen Austin did have interactions with the U.S. government during his efforts to colonize Texas, it was the Mexican government that granted him permission to establish a colony.
- "The local farmers were generous" is not the correct answer either. While local support from settlers and farmers in Texas played a role in the establishment of the colony, it was ultimately the Mexican government's land grant that allowed Austin to legally settle and establish the colony.
By the process of elimination, we can determine that the correct answer is "The Mexican government gave him a land grant."