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I believe texas was a Spanish colony.
No
He wanted to bring the first colony to Texas. he is an agent hired (not the spy kind of agent more like businessmen) by Mexico to bring in settlers to Mexico especially from America. in exchange, Mexico would give the settlers land, but they must become Mexican citizens, follow Mexican law, and become catholic.
To fulfill his dream; to establish a colony in Texas.
he demanded this because this attracted more settlers to settle in Texas
On the death (1821) of his father, Moses Austin, he took over a grant to bring U.S. settlers into Spanish Texas. ... Was leader of that colony.
La Salle established a French settlement in the state of Texas. The colony was Fort St. Louis and it was established in 1685.
Stephen F. Austin established the first American Colony in Texas. He led 300 families there on approval of the Mexican government. A few years later, he was allowed to bring 1,700 more families into the colony.
The colony established by Stephen F. Austin is the most recognized colony. Mexico wanted Texas settled and allowed Austin to move approximately 300 families to what is now the Austin, Texas area.
Stephen Austin and his father Moses Austin. Moses died before he could establish it so his son finished it for him
Stephen F. Austin established the colony in Texas in 1821.
They went to Texas because at the time slavery was allowed and they wanted to keep their slaves. Soon after arriving Mexico outlawed slavery.