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When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, all the territories it possessed included Mexico, most of Central America (Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama) as well as today's US States of California, Nevada, Utah, Texas and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, 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 Mexico want more settlers in Texas?
Because they had a low amount of settlers with them
How did Mexicans encourage Americans settlements in Texas?
Mexico needed American settlers to help defend its Texas frontier.
What effect did Mexican independence have on New Mexico?
Texas was part of Mexico at the time. Fifteen years after Mexico got its independence from SpainTexas fought Mexico for it's independence, and won.
What are the differences between Anglo and Mexican settlers in Texas?
Anglo settlers were colonist in Mexico and Mexican settlers weren't
Settlers in Texas fought a war for independence against?
Mexico
Why would Mexico choose to welcome European settlers to Texas while excluding American settlers?
Mexico chose to welcome European settlers to Texas while excluding American settlers because they believed that European settlers would be more loyal to Mexico and help develop the region, while American settlers were seen as a threat to Mexican control and sovereignty.
What conditions was placed on American settlers moving to Texas?
All the above
Where did the first settlers to Texas come from?
conneticut,mexico,maine,and louisana
What territory did the Mexican-American War open up to American settlers?
Texas was already filled with American settlers, but it had split-up from Mexico since 1836.
What country became concerned about the large number of American settlers in Texas?
Mexico
How did Mexico attract settlers to Texas?
they would let them come and settle down there
Why would Mexico favor European settlers over American settlers in Texas?
Mexico may have favored European settlers over American settlers in Texas because they believed that Europeans would be more likely to assimilate into Mexican culture and follow Mexican laws, whereas American settlers were seen as more likely to resist Mexican authority and potentially seek to annex Texas to the United States.
