Lone Star By Fehrenbach Reading Assignment #5 (p.g. 143) "Struggles of Austin's Settlement"

Fehrenbach talks about struggles that Steven F. Austin faces, such as lack of support from settlers, and issues the settlers face, such as lack of supplies, a unorganised trade system, and poor conditions.  

1. The settlement was subject and loyal to Mexico and there rules. 

2. The settlement was miles away from the nearest town. The roads were in bad condition and trade between towns was hard. 

3. Clothing made in Europe was high in trade value. It traded for items such as hogs and horses. 

4. Some exports from Austin's colony were cotton, beef, tallow, pork, lard, mules, ect. Most of these items were transported to the United States. 

5. In Austin's colony, there were 443 salves and 1,374