FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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it was near water and had timber
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land was cheap
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good farm land
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lots of natural resources
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Detailed explanation-1: -The main area of Austin’s Colony was located in southeast Texas within an area bounded by the Lavaca and San Jacinto rivers, the San Antonio Road, and the coast. A small settlement, called the “little colony, ” was also established along the Colorado River above the San Antonio Road, near the present-day city of Austin.
Detailed explanation-2: -Austin traveled to Mexico City and succeeded in getting approval for a law that promoted the development of colonies. Known as the empresario system, the new law allowed immigration agents such as Austin to bring in families and provided land incentives for their success.
Detailed explanation-3: -Unfortunately, the economic collapse following the War of 1812 destroyed the lead market and left him bankrupt. Determined to rebuild his fortune, Austin decided to draw on his experience with Spain and try to establish an American colony in Texas.
Detailed explanation-4: -In April 1823, Austin induced the congress to grant him a contract to bring 300 families into Texas. He wanted honest, hard-working people who would make the colony a success.