All About Texas!
By: Brandon Muntean
What is Texas?
Texas is a state in a country well known as The United States of America, land of the free and home of the brave. Texas became part of the U.S.A. on December 29th 1845, President James K. Polk signed the act that made Texas the 28th state.
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Reasons To Settle Texas
There are so many reasons to settle in Texas, for instants there is cheap land and good rich soil that farmers love! If you are a country person, you will sure love it here! There is great food that you will enjoy! Like beef, chicken, corn, and many more!! Do you love to go hunting? Then come settle here! There are plenty of animals to hunt! There are so many great reasons to settle Texas!
Meet Some Settlers!
Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin was born November 3, 1793. Stephen F. Austin was an American impresario. He was well known as the farther of Texas. Stephen led the first legal successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States.
Martin De Leon
Martin De Leon was born in 1765 in Tamaulipas, Mexico. he was a rancher and he was every wealthy. He was a Mexican empresario. He was one of the founders of families of early taxes. He was a expert horseman.
Green DeWitt
Green DeWitt February 12 1787, (next to Austin) he was the most successful empresario. In 1825 he was authorized to bring 400 families into Texas.
A settler can receive up to 4000 acres in land!
What Supplies Do You Need?
You need to buy/receive land first, then you can build your house, and go hunting for food. then buy some animals for a farm and food! you can grow some food, like vegetables, and fruit. Of course, Don't forget the cloths!
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