Question

In the early 1800s, the empresario system was responsible for

A. granting Texas independence from Mexico.
B. stopping Americans from settling in Texas.
C. banning all forms of slavery in Texas.
D. more American colonists settling in Texas.

Answer 1

The empresario system in the early 1800s was responsible for bringing more American colonists to settle in Texas, eventually leading to increased tensions and the Texas Revolution.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the early 1800s, the empresario system was instrumental in bringing more American colonists to settle in Texas. This system allowed empresarios to bring settlers into the region in exchange for land grants. One notable empresario was Stephen F. Austin, who led the first 300 families into what was then the Mexican province of Texas. The intention of the Mexican government in permitting this system was to increase the non-Native population, provide a buffer against Native American tribes, and bolster the region against potential American expansion. However, many of the American settlers brought with them customs and laws that were at odds with Mexican policies, including the practice of slavery, despite its being outlawed by Mexican President Vicente Guerrero specifically to reduce the influence of American settlers. Eventually, these differences, along with continued illegal immigration and other factors, led to increasing tensions that contributed to the Texas Revolution and the creation of the Republic of Texas.

Answer 2

the answer is D. more American colonists settling in Texas
The empresario system was enacted in 1821 in order to helped catholic families to obtain lands for the settlement in Texas.
The effect of this system still could be seen today as Texas still the state with the largest catholic population in united states.