Spanish Authorities Allowed Moses Austin to Settle in Texas Because

Spanish authorities allowed Moses Austin to settle in Texas because

A) they hoped that Austin could defeat the Indians and "civilize" the territory.
B) he had demonstrated his loyalty as a Spanish citizen.
C) they thought that Austin would be counterweight to Mexicans demanding independence.
D) they would bring a slave labor force to the territory.
E) they wanted to establish a buffer zone between Mexico and the United States.