How was the settlement of Texas affected by the economic motivations of Stephen F. Austin and Martin de Lean?
(A) They never pursued their economic interest, so they had minimal impact on Texas settlements.
(B) They used money from their companies to assist Texans in establishing better transportation routes.
(C) They were each rich prior to moving to Texas, and they invested their wealth in local Texas companies.
(D) They were each drawn to a land offer from Spain, and brought many people to Texas.

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Answer:

D!

Explanation:

After Moses Austin's death in 1821, Stephen Austin won recognition of the empresario grant from the newly independent state of Mexico. Austin convinced numerous American settlers to move to Texas, and by 1825 Austin had brought the first 300 American families into the territory.