Bell Ringer
Bell Ringer5. What region is considered the German belt in
Texas? east of Dallas north of Houston south of San Antonio west of
Galveston6. What economic event in the United States caused many
Americans to immigrate to Texas in the late 1830s? a famine a
recession a depression a stock market crash
Other Immigrants From Around the WorldSection 4Immigrants from
FranceHenri CastroHenri Castro was the leader of a successful group
of immigrants from France.In 1842 Castro agreed to form a colony
near the Medina River in southwestern Texas.He recruited most of
his colonist from Alsace.These people spoke a form of German and
considered them german.
Immigrants from FranceCastros Settlers ArriveIn 1844, is when he
led his first group of settlers to his colony.They built a town
called Castroville.The colonist suffered from Indian raids,
disease, and drought.Three years later he settles over 2000
people.He also settles Quihi, Vandenburg, and DHanis.
Immigrants from FranceA Failed UtopiaIn 1855 French immigrants
tried to establish a colony near present-day Dallas. They called La
Reunion. The colony started to flourish quick but it soon failed.
Poor soil and farming techniques led to failure.