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Who were the major leaders that lead Texas down the road to independence?

Who were the major leaders that lead Texas down the road to independence?. Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Martin de Leon, Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, Anson Jones. What evidence tells us they were leaders?. good communication skills Influenced people to come to Texas Well-respected.

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Who were the major leaders that lead Texas down the road to independence?

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  1. Who were the major leaders that lead Texas down the road to independence? Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Martin de Leon, Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, Anson Jones

  2. What evidence tells us they were leaders? good communication skills Influenced people to come to Texas Well-respected

  3. What two leaders were father and son? • Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin

  4. What and how did the son fulfill the wishes of his dying father? • Stephen continued his father’s mission by bringing 297 families to live in Texas, known as the “Old Three Hundred”.

  5. What did Stephen F. Austin accomplish that earned him the name “Father of Texas”? • He established the first Anglo-American colony in Texas. • He had an influence over the often unruly settlers.

  6. Which colony did Martin de Leon settle that exists as a city today? • Victoria, Texas • It is one of the oldest cities in Texas

  7. Name the first president and the last president of the Republic of Texas • 1st – Sam Houston • Last – Anson Jones

  8. Who do you think was a more successful leader to carry out the duties of a president? Explain why.

  9. What leadership characteristics did Mirabeau B. Lamar have that earned him the title “Father of Education”? • He was determined to convince Congress of the need to support public education.

  10. Name the 3 empresarios that made an impact in the settlement of Texas. • Moses Austin • Stephen F. Austin • Martin de Leon

  11. List 3 qualities that indicate they are leaders • Knowledgeable • Confident • Self-controlled • intelligent • Courageous • motivated

  12. How did Moses Austin pave the way for colonization? He was the first Anglo American to secure permission from Spain to bring American settlers into Texas.

  13. Why is Stephen F. Austin known as the “Father of Texas”? He is considered the father of Texas because he settled the “old Three Hundred” in Texas.

  14. How was Martin de Leon a leader like Stephen F. Austin? • An empresario • Brought settlers from Mexico to settle in Texas

  15. What colony did Martin de Leon settle during the Republic of Texas? He established a colony which later became the present day city of Victoria that prospered in business and trade.

  16. What political office was Sam Houston chosen to and what battle did he lead that defeated Santa Anna in the fight for independence of Texas? President of the Republic of Texas and was a leader in the Battle of San Jacinto that defeated Santa Anna in the fight for independence.

  17. What two accomplishments do you think Mirabeau Lamar is known for today? • He is known as the “Father of Education “ because he stressed the need for public education in Texas • Relocated the capital of Texas from Houston to Austin

  18. What do you think Anson Jones meant when he declared in 1846 “The Republic of Texas is no more”? The Republic of Texas no longer exists; it is now part of the United States of America.

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