Question

Stephen Austin chose the land near the Brazos River for his settlement for all of the following reasons except:

Answer 1

Answer:

Option: b. wild game

Explanation:

Stephen Austin, after getting encouragement from his father Moses Austin established the first Anglo-Saxon settlement in Texas. He picked the site for his first settlement on the Barazos River. In 1821, he collected 300 families from the United States and went to establish a colony in the territory. The location of the settlement offered some advantages that included the source of fresh water and forests. The settlers attracted because of the distribution of land. The fertile land provided land for agriculture in Texas.