Texans wanted independence from Mexico, largely due to their reliance on slavery, after Mexico ended the practice.
American settlers had to agree to become Mexican citizens in order to settle in Austin's colony.
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Stephen Austin was the first American impresario to bring settlers to Texas. He was loyal the the Mexican government until Santa Anna voided the Mexican Constitution and pronounced himself dictator.
Mexico had been promoting immigration to that region to the point where there was a huge influx of American citizens interested in the cheap land (as if they didn't have enough). This worried the Mexican government, who decided to restrict immigration and take away some of the land granted to the american settlers. This pissed them off royally, and they rebelled.
Why did Mexican officials want to bring more settlers to Texas?because they were trying to colonize Texas and make it part of Mexico.
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Decided to close immigration into Texas.
Relations between the Mexican government and American settlers in Texas begin to deteriorate because settlers refused to convert to Catholicism or free their slaves.
Slavery.
What was the border betweem Tezas and Mexico.
The American settlers agreed to Learn Spanish, Become Mexican Citizens, convert to Catholicism and obey MExican law
American settlers had to agree to become Mexican citizens in order to settle in Austin's colony.
American settlers had to agree to become Mexican citizens in order to settle in Austin's colony.
American settlers had to agree to become Mexican citizens in order to settle in Austin's colony.
The US State of Texas.
Trouble at Anahuac in 1835 was primarily caused by disagreements between Mexican authorities and American settlers over issues such as land rights, tariffs, and local governance. The conflict escalated when Mexican officials attempted to enforce customs duties and disarmed the settlers, leading to tension and eventual armed confrontations.
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.