Why was Stephen Austin able to establish a colony in Mexican territory?
(1 point)
• The Mexican government gave him a land grant.
• He claimed the land for himself
O The U.S. government gave him an exemption.
O The local farmers were generous.
(1 point)
• The Mexican government gave him a land grant.
• He claimed the land for himself
O The U.S. government gave him an exemption.
O The local farmers were generous.