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Stephen F. Austin wanted to bring colinists to Texas because his father, Moses Austin had a dream of settleing 300 families from the us in Texas. But he died and in his will, he left his empersariol grant to his son, Stephen.

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because Texas was cheap to settle in at 12.5 cents an acre

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How did Stephen f Austin decide to come to Texas?

His father died and said he wished that Stephen would continue his(Stephen's father's) dream to settle Mexican Texas.


Who arranged for Americans to settle in Texas?

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Why did Stephen F Austin go to south Texas?

Stephen F. Austin came to south and central Texas to bring 300 colonists/farmers to settle and respect the spanish law and to pay cheaper land to graze and cattle acres of land.


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Stephen Fuller Austin was born in Wythe County, Virginia on November 3 in 1793.


Who led the first American settlers into Texas?

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In 1821, Moses Austin, who was living in Louisiana at the time, received permission to bring approximately 300 colonists to settle in Texas. On his way to Missouri for the settlers, he was brutally attacked by highwaymen, who robbed and severely beat him. He eventually made it to Missouri, but died before he could bring the settlers to Texas.


Who was given the first land grant to settle in Texas?

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When did Stephen f Austin bring Americans to settle on the Brazos river?

It was in 1823 -1825


Why is Austin Important To Texas?

1. He had the 1st grant to settle 300 families in Texas. 2. He was the father of Stephen F. Austin.


Why is Moses Austin important to Texas?

1. He had the 1st grant to settle 300 families in Texas. 2. He was the father of Stephen F. Austin.


Where did Stephen F Austin settle his first colony?

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