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It was out of necessity that Mexico allowed American settlers to populate the Texas territories. At the time, those territories were very lightly populated and undeveloped, and many hostile Native American tribes continuously attacked the few -- if any --outposts left by the Spanish Empire.
When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, all the territories it possessed included Mexico, most of Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica) as well as today's US States of California, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas and Wyoming.
Due to the extremely low population for such territorial extension (estimated at 12 million during 1824), Mexico relaxed its Immigration policies, thus allowing American settlers to help populate the northern territories. The conditions to settle were simple: 1) to pledge allegiance to Mexico and 2) observe the Mexican Law and customs.
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Why did settlers in Texas rebel against the Mexican rule?
The Americans rebelled against the Mexico government because they thought Mexico was bad. The Texans wanted to live in foreign lands without following their restricitions. They also believed they were in Mexico's destiny. Mexico was trying to tell people who lived in Texas how to live. The Americas who lived in Texas decided to go on with Mexico's rules, but they weren't happy about it. Even Mexicans who lived there were upset. The Texans also wanted to keep Texas a slave state. They wanted the people who moved there to be loyal to Mexico governmentlearn the spanish language, and revert to Roman Catholicism. At first they were content to live under the Mexico rule. But the two massacres brought bickering in opposition to Santa Anna.
How did James K. Polk feel about taking land from Mexico?
He did not object to acquiring land from Mexico. Much of it had been ceded to the US by Spain in the Adams-Otis treaty or else belonged to the Texas Republic. The rest were considered to be fair spoils of a war which Mexico was happy to engage in , if they did not start it.
What was life like for native Americans before the white settlers came and where did they live?
Happy
What will you see in Mexico in Christmas time?
happy mexicans
What do they say for Christmas in Mexico?
You say "Merry Christmas" in Mexico as "Feliz Navidad" or "Happy Christmas."
Is there really a place in Texas called Happy?
I believe there is! There is a town called Happy, Texas...not too far from Amarillo, Texas...I remember going there as a child..my grandparents lived there...for the most part it is a farming town.
When was Happy Feller born?
Happy Feller was born on June 13, 1949, in Fredericksburg, Texas, USA.
Is he happy with his wife?
Depends on how they are living presently. If they are not having any issues, then he is happy.
Why are you so happy?
your happy because your having fun.
What is meant by Texas car insurance for bad drivers?
I'm having trouble trying to figure out what you are asking me, so I can't give you an accurate answer, but if you were to re-ask me in another way I will be happy to answer your questions.
How did Texas attract settlers?
Most came to Texas overland by wagon in the 1800's. Now days they come by air, and ships.
Did Anglo Americans want Texas Secession?
No, they were happy with McDonald's.
