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.
The U.S. government gave him an exemption.
The local farmers were generous.
(1 point)
The Mexican government gave him a land grant.
He claimed the land for himself.
The U.S. government gave him an exemption.
The local farmers were generous.