In 1820, Spain held the land that would become Texas. They encouraged Americans to settle in Texas because not enough Mexicans had taken the opportunity to settle there. When Mexico gained their independence, they continued the Immigration policy that the Spanish had put in place.
pilgrims
American settlers or empresarios.
who led the Spanish amy
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.
Austin organized a colony by recruiting 300 American families to settle in fertile section of Texas.
The Old Three Hundred.
The Old Three Hundred.
Mexicans invited the American settlers into Texas. Texas-Mexico invited Americans to settle in Texas to stop Indian attacks. These settlers were required to be Catholic, become Mexican citizens, and follow Mexican laws.
The Old Three Hundred.
The Old Three Hundred.
An African American soldier on the frontier is called a Buffalo Soldier.