Quiz

What did Moses Austin do before he went to Texas?(A) He trapped furs, ran for governor, and owned a bank.(B) He ran stores, mined lead, and owned a bank.(C) He practiced as a doctor, mined lead, and ran for

governor.(D) He ran stores, trapped furs, and mined lead.

What lucky stroke helped Austin get his “Texas Venture” approved(A) He found out that he was related to the Spanish governor.(B) He found a lead mine in Texas.(C) He ran into an old acquaintance who knew the governor.(D) He won the lottery.

When was Moses Austin Born?(A) October 4, 1761(B) November 2, 1750(C) July 4, 1776(D) February 6, 1762

Where did Moses send his son Stephen to school?(A) Mt. Holyoke(B) Bacon Academy(C) St. Stephens(D) Blair Academy

What led Moses Austin to Missouri?(A) Got lost going to the grocery store(B) Start a colony(C) Start a clothing store(D) Mine for lead

Who did Moses meet with to ask permission to start a colony in Texas?(A) Governor Perry(B) Governor Martinez(C) Governor Guerrero(D) Governor Schwarzenegger

Moses helped start the Bank of _________?(A) St. Louis(B) St. Missouri(C) St. Paul(D) America

Where did Stephen F Austin go to College?(A) Texas Tech University(B) University of Virginia(C) Transylvania University(D) Harvard University

Did Stephen F Austin have any children?(A) Yes(B) No

What was the date Moses Austin died?(A) June 9, 1821(B) May 5, 1821(C) June 10, 1821(D) December 25, 1821