Question

Who led a group of 300 settlers from Missouri to Texas and became a Mexican citizen and a Catholic? Question options: A. Stephen Austin B.Abraham Lincoln C.Frederick Douglass D.Sam Houston

Answer 1

The answer is A. Stephen Austin

Answer 2

Stephen Austin led a group of 300 settlers from Missouri to Texas and became a Mexican citizen and a Catholic.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Stephen Austin was an influential figure in the history of Texas. He is often regarded as the 'Father of Texas' for he had successfully convinced over 300 families from the United States to move to Texas.

He was bestowed upon with the title of 'Empresario' by Mexico after the death of his father who was also an influential figure in Texas.