TX History – Chapter 8 – L3
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Who is referred to as "the Old Three Hundred"?
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The first 300 families brought to Texas by Austin.
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The Old Three Hundred were [BLANK] and [BLANK] farmers.
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Wealthy and educated
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Name three reasons settlers came to Austin's colony.
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1) to take advantage of cheap land 2) to escape debt 3) for adventure
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What year did Mexico pass the law to ban slavery?
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1829
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Why would African Americans sometimes flee to Mexico?
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To seek refuge.
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Was the law to ban slavery enforced in Mexican Texas?
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No.
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[BLANK] played an important role in the colonies of Texas, even though they had few rights.
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Women
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When men were away, Women were responsible for...
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all the physical labor, in addition to raising children.
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There were no public [BLANKS] in Texas.
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schools
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Where did wealthy Texan families send their children to go to school?
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In the United States or they hired tutors.
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Which group made up most of the settlers in Stephen Austin's colony?
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farmers
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Why did Stephen Austin attempt to find settlers of greater education and wealth?
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He thought they might be more dependable
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Who among the Old Three Hundred helped found Rutersville College, the first college in Texas?
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John and Mary Crownover Rabb
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How did the 1829 law banning slavery affect Texas?
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The law was not enforced in Texas.
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In what three departments was Texas organized?
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Bexar, Brazos, and Nacogdoches
