because it was by the gulf of Mexico
stephen austin
texas
because everyone is dumb
jim bowie
Mexicans refused to settle there
In 1830, Texas belonged to Mexico. The Mexican government encouraged Americans to move there and settle.
Mexican government encouraged Americans to settle in Texas because the Mexican government hoped Americans would develop the land.
they settled in Texas and Florida in the 1960s and 1970s
Become Mexican citzens
Beginning about 1821 after the Mexicans gained Independence from Spain.
It was the other way around: when Americans were invited to colonize and settle present-day Texas, following the independence of Mexico from Spain (1821).