1. Unit 3 Mini-Notes
Main Idea: The Spanish, Mexicans, and Anglo Americans all had different purposes and methods of settlement in Texas from the late 1500s to the early 1800s.

2. What were the Spanish purposes for and methods of settlement?
Lay claim to Texas for Spain…more land, more power
Convert the Natives to a brand of Christianity called Catholicism
Spread Spanish culture (customs, language, etc.)
Method
Build missions, presidios, towns, and ranches to secure land from enemies

3. What were the Mexican purposes for and methods of settlement?
Increase population in Northern Mexico (Coahuila y Tejas)
Provide new economic opportunities/profits for Mexico
Method
Empresario grants
Support towns financially
Encourage establishment of large cattle ranches and small businesses

4. What were the Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement?
Increase population of Texas
Gain cheap land
Escape economic problems (or debt) in U.S.
Method
Empresario grants
Settled in Central/Eastern half of Texas
Farming or Agriculture
Slavery permitted

5. What were the African American purposes for and methods of settlement?
Most African Americans were enslaved and did not come voluntarily
Brought by Southern farmers
Method
Slaves were used for labor to produce cotton crops and other tasks
Some runaway slaves from the South and free African Americans found refuge and/or a living in Mexican Texas
Greenbury Logan
Free African American Texan