Anglos Settle Texas

Let’s Review First people in Texas are _____________. Then the _________ come to explore. They build ________ to keep the French from settling Texas. Spain rules Texas and area around it for _______ years… …until _________ get upset with Spanish rule and begin a revolution. In _______, Mexico becomes its own country and Texas becomes a _________ of Mexico.

Before Mexican Independence in 1821… Spanish were having a hard time getting people to come over from Spain and live in the New World They needed people to get their economy running ($). Therefore, Spain agreed to let people from the U.S. (Anglos) come and settle in Texas.

Empresarios Moses Austin 1820 – received permission from Spain to bring Anglos (Americans) to Texas. Dies before he can bring Anglos, and then Mexico becomes independent.

Empresarios Stephen F. Austin 1821 – with the help of Erasmo Seguin, he asks the Mexican government to honor the promise made by Spain to his father. Mexican government agrees and allows him to bring 300 Anglo families to Texas.

Austin’s Colony Importance = first Anglo American Colony in Texas People/families = the “Old 300” Capital = San Felipe de Austin

Reasons for Anglo Settlement 12.5 cents an acre in Texas vs. $1.50 an acre in the U.S. Fertile land for farming/ranching Chance to start over

Criteria for Austin’s Colony Willing to follow Mexican laws Oath of allegiance (loyalty) to Mexico Farmer or skilled worker Catholic or silent about other beliefs Good moral character Hard worker, committed to the land Family men Bringing equipment especially welcome!