Chart Review Questions Empresarios, Physical & Human Factors, Immigration, and Purposes of Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo Methods of Settlement
Empresario Settlements and Contributions A) Which empresario do you think had the greatest influence on the development of Texas and why? –Stephen F. Austin –Because he was the first empresario to settle families in TX, he was the most successful empresario, also was an effective liaison between Mexico and colonists, kept Mexico’s rules enforced
Empresario Settlements and Contributions B) Who was the only Mexican empresario in Texas? –Martin De Leon
Empresario Settlements and Contributions C) How many empresarios came from Europe and what is/are their name(s)? James POWER, James HEWETSON, James McGLOIN, John McMULLEN
Empresario Settlements and Contributions D) What common problem did each empresario face in their colonies? -Indian raids / attacks -Drought -Land disputes between settlers
Physical & Human Factors Affect Texas A) Which of these factors has the most negative human impact on Texas in the future and why? –Southern settlers perceived need for slave labor to work their lands which leads to discrimination
Early Immigrants Influence Upon Texas A) What are the most common ways that early immigrant groups influence the development of Texas? –Cultural influences such as foods, dress, customs, beliefs, celebrations
Early Immigrants Influence Upon Texas B) For what reason(s) did the majority of immigrants settle in Texas? –New economic opportunities (a fresh start)
Purposes For and Methods of Settlement in Texas A) Which groups had the most similar purposes for settlement of Texas and what were those purposes? –Mexico and Anglos – to increase population in Texas, provide new economic opportunities for settlers
Purposes For and Methods of Settlement in Texas B) What original methods of settlement by the Spanish, Mexico, and Anglo colonists are still present today? –Farming and agriculture, cattle ranches and small businesses, some towns, a few missions and/or presidios