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Why didn't Mexico settle Texas with its own citizens?

It did; however population was so light at the time, Mexico needed additional settlements to prevent Native American raids from the north. Thus the Mexican government relaxed its immigration policies, allowing American citizens to settle in Texas.


What did Texas do in 1830?

In 1830, Texas belonged to Mexico. The Mexican government encouraged Americans to move there and settle.


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Although Mexico encouraged Americans to settle in Texas it required them to?

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What town did Mexican settle in Texas?

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When did Steven F. Austin receive permission from Mexico to settle in Texas?

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Who was the Battle of the Alamo between?

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What did the Mexican government hope to accomplish by encouraging people from the United States to settle in Texas?

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Why did the Spanish and Mexican governments need people to settle Texas?

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Why did Mexicans originally want Americans to move to Texas?

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