Why was Stephen Austin able to establish a colony in Mexican territory?

(1 point)
Responses

The 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

5 answers

The correct response is:

The Mexican government gave him a land grant.

What drew Stephen Austin to this geographical area?
(1 point)
Responses

the Rio Grande River
the Rio Grande River

affordable, fertile land
affordable, fertile land

proximity to New Orleans
proximity to New Orleans

access to the Gulf of Mexico
access 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)
Responses

They 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.

The correct response is:

They tried to stay neutral.