Question

Why did the Spanish government first allow Anglo-Americans to settle in modern-day Texas?

Answer 1

Answer:

Spain welcomed the Anglos was to provide a buffer against illegal settlers from the United States, who were creating problems in east Texas.

Explanation:

Anglo-American colonization in Mexican Texas took place between 1821 and 1835. ... As early as the 1790s, Spain invited Anglo-Americans to settle in Upper Louisiana (Missouri) for the same reason. The foreigners were to be Catholic, industrious, and willing to become Spanish citizens in return for generous land grants.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

A reason why Spain welcomed the Anglos was to provide a buffer against illegal settlers from the United States, who were creating problems in the east Texas. Perhaps 3,000 Anglo-Americans had illegally settled in Texas before the grant was made to Austin, Texas.

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