Most of them died to European-brought diseases, such as smallpox. The remaining were enslaved, as part of the 'encomienda' system which in reality was a Spanish form of slavery. Some of them escaped to remote, less populated areas but sooner or later were conquered or outright slaughtered by Europeans.
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.
Mexico initially welcomed European settlers to Texas as a means to promote development, bring in agricultural expertise, and strengthen its border against potential U.S. expansion. European settlers were seen as more likely to assimilate into Mexican culture and adhere to its laws, particularly regarding the Catholic faith. In contrast, American settlers often clashed with Mexican governance and disregarded local customs, leading to tensions and resistance against Mexican authority. Ultimately, this difference in attitudes contributed to Mexico's preference for European over American settlers.
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.
The first European settlers were from Spain under Governor Juan de Onate.
on European coastlines until the 1400s.
European settlers had to adapt to the reality of their lives in an isolated area.
The European Renaissance occurred from 14th-17th century.
As many as 80 million Indians lived north of mexico in the 1400s.
German people, from the communities of Bremen, Lübeck, Dresden, Hamburg and Berlin.
Advances in European shipbuilding in the 1400s included the use of triangle-trade lateen sails. This helped to give the ships more speed.
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