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Austin Family Supports Settlement of Texas State

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Students identify the Louisiana Purchase. Explain the importance of Stephen F. Austin to the founding of Texas. Analyze the effects of the empresario system.Write a paragraph explaining whether you agree of disagree with a variety of questions on a rubric.

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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
4 days
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Research

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