When Stephen Austin negotiated the settlement of land for American families in Texas, Mexican law did not allow for the importation of slaves. What was Stephen F. Austin's response to this restriction?
Answer: Stephen F. Austin came to Texas because his father requested him to continue his work of establishing a colony in Texas. When the Mexican government denied the right that they gave to his father, Stephen went to Mexico, learnt their customs, language and practices. He was then able to convince the Mexican government to yield to his demand for starting a new colony in a fertile land. He then brought 300 families and made them settle down in the Western bank of the Brazos River. The families agreed to follow the Mexican Law and catholic Church in exchange for the land deeds.
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A. It became the voice for militant Puerto Ricans in Los Angeles. B. It was founded in the Southwest in the 1970s by Chicano activists and was instrumental in registering tens of thousands of new voters. C. It was successful in bringing unity and a sense of common purpose to Latinos throughout the United States. D. It acted primarily as a legal-aid organization to prevent deportation of refugees from Central America.
What was Justinian's main religious objection to the Germans who ruled Rome?
A) They were Orthodox Christians. B) They were pagans. C) They were Arian Christians. D) They had not attended the Council of Nicaea.
Roger Sherman's Great Compromise was finally accepted after Benjamin Franklin added the stipulation that:
A) slavery would be permitted for the coming twenty years. B) the three-fifths clause would be included in the Constitution. C) all the funding bills would originate in the lower house. D) Congress would have the power to admit new states to the nation. E) the president would be elected by the members of the Electoral College.
Which of the following is true of troubadour poetry?
A) Troubadour poetry only dealt with love themes. B) Troubadour poetry was meant to be recited in saloons and pubs. C) Most troubadours were poor and itinerant. D) Most troubadours were from the noble classes. E) All troubadour love poems condemned adulterous relationships.