18. Stephen F. Austin received authorization to bring Anglo-American families to Texas from a. the Spanish government.

b. the government of Agustin de Iturbide.

c. the national congress in Washington D. C..

d. all of the above

e. a and b

latin america is a region of racial and cultural diversity.  it is a group of countries and dependencies in the americas where romance languages are predominant. the term originated in 19th century france as amérique latine to consider french-speaking territories in the americas along with the larger group of countries where spanish and portuguese languages prevailed.

explanation:

d) eastern business owners and former federalists

declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances