Unit 3 Mini-Notes Main Idea: The Spanish, Mexicans, and Anglo Americans all had different purposes and methods of settlement in Texas from the late 1500s to the early 1800s.

What were the Spanish purposes for and methods of settlement? Lay claim to Texas for Spain…more land, more power Convert the Natives to a brand of Christianity called Catholicism Spread Spanish culture (customs, language, etc.) Method Build missions, presidios, towns, and ranches to secure land from enemies

What were the Mexican purposes for and methods of settlement? Increase population in Northern Mexico (Coahuila y Tejas) Provide new economic opportunities/profits for Mexico Method Empresario grants Support towns financially Encourage establishment of large cattle ranches and small businesses

What were the Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement? Increase population of Texas Gain cheap land Escape economic problems (or debt) in U.S. Method Empresario grants Settled in Central/Eastern half of Texas Farming or Agriculture Slavery permitted

What were the African American purposes for and methods of settlement? Most African Americans were enslaved and did not come voluntarily Brought by Southern farmers Method Slaves were used for labor to produce cotton crops and other tasks Some runaway slaves from the South and free African Americans found refuge and/or a living in Mexican Texas Greenbury Logan Free African American Texan