Question

question 11.
what was the primary role of an empresario in texas during the 19th century?
a. to govern mexican territories
b. to promote and facilitate settlement in texas
c. to enforce military laws
d. to oversee trade with europe

Explanation:

An empresario was an individual who was granted land in Texas (when it was part of Mexico) in exchange for recruiting and bringing settlers to the region. Their main task was to increase the population and settlement in Texas. Option A is incorrect as they were not in charge of governing Mexican territories. Option C is wrong as enforcing military law was not their role. Option D is incorrect as overseeing trade with Europe was not their primary function.

Answer:

B. To promote and facilitate settlement in Texas