Why is Stephen F. Austin considered the "Father of Texas"?
A.
He secured permission for the first Anglo American settlers to settle Texas.
B.
He was commander of the troops that defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto.
C.
He led the first successful colonization of Texas by Anglo Americans.
D.
He was elected as the very first president of Texas after the Revolution.

Question

Why is Stephen F. Austin considered the "Father of Texas"?
A.
He secured permission for the first Anglo American settlers to settle Texas.
B.
He was commander of the troops that defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto.
C.
He led the first successful colonization of Texas by Anglo Americans.
D.
He was elected as the very first president of Texas after the Revolution.

bela · Answer

He led the second, and ultimately successful, colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States to the region in 1825.

bela · Answer

So C.