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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Sectionalism

Question 9 • 26-27 US History: Reconstruction to Present A - Resh

What did empresarios do?

Answer
A
They helped protect Mexican borders against American settlers.
B
They helped American settlers move to Texas.
C
They defended Mexico at the Battle of the Alamo.

Explanation

Empresarios were agents who received land grants from the Mexican government and recruited settlers to establish colonies in Texas. They helped American settlers move to Texas, so choice B is correct. They did not primarily protect the borders or defend Mexico at the Alamo.

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