Answer: G. José de Escandón
Step-by-step explanation:
José de Escandón is considered one of the great statesmen of his era and due to his activities in North America, amassed a fortune. He was the milirary commander and governor of Nuevo Santander which extended from modern-day southern Texas to modern day Mexico.
In order to claim land before the French and the British, he led Spain's efforts into south Texas and sent Settlers to the land between Rio Grande and Nueces River.