Why was Stephen Austin able to establish a colony in Mexican territory?
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The Mexican government gave him a land grant.
He claimed the land for himself.
The U.S. government gave him an exemption.
The local farmers were generous.
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The Mexican government gave him a land grant.
What drew Stephen Austin to this geographical area?
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the Rio Grande River
affordable, fertile land
proximity to New Orleans
access to the Gulf of Mexico
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the Rio Grande River
affordable, fertile land
proximity to New Orleans
access to the Gulf of Mexico
1 answer