Asked by Lite Ace Patiluna on Jun 18, 2024
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American settlement in Texas in the 1820s and 1830s
A) took place without approval from the Mexican government.
B) did not exceed the Mexican population there until the United States annexed Texas in 1845.
C) led Stephen Austin to demand more autonomy from Mexican officials.
D) included no slaves, because Mexico had banned slavery in its territory.
E) was in communities whose American-born residents were called Tejanos by their Mexican neighbors.
Stephen Austin
Stephen F. Austin is known as the "Father of Texas" for leading the second, and ultimately successful, colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States to the region in the 1820s.
Mexican Population
Refers to the demographic group of people living in Mexico, or of Mexican descent in other countries.
Autonomy
Autonomy is the right or condition of self-government, often within a larger political or organizational entity.
- Acknowledge the impact of United States' expansion on the social and cultural spheres of indigenous communities and Mexican residents within these areas.
- Assess the motivations and impacts of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.
Verified Answer
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Rachel VaughnJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Stephen Austin led American settlers in Texas and negotiated with the Mexican government for more autonomy for the region, reflecting the settlers' desire for self-governance and control over their affairs.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the impact of United States' expansion on the social and cultural spheres of indigenous communities and Mexican residents within these areas.
- Assess the motivations and impacts of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.