History

7.2(E)

The People Who Settled Mexican Texas

Identify the contributions of significant individuals, including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Erasmo Seguín, Martín De León, and Green DeWitt, during the Mexican settlement of Texas.

Part of The student understands how individuals, events, and issues through the Mexican National Era shaped the history of Texas

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Intro

Settling Texas Under Mexico

In the 1820s, Texas was part of Mexico. Mexican leaders wanted more settlers to make the land safer and more productive. Five key people helped make this happen. This lesson explores what each person contributed to Texas settlement during the Mexican era.