Spanish Authorities Allowed Moses Austin to Settle in Texas Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

Spanish authorities allowed Moses Austin to settle in Texas because

• A) they hoped that Austin could defeat the Indians and "civilize" the territory.
• B) he had demonstrated his loyalty as a Spanish citizen.
• C) they thought that Austin would be counterweight to Mexicans demanding independence.
• D) they would bring a slave labor force to the territory.
• E) they wanted to establish a buffer zone between Mexico and the United States.

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