Which of these was a major motivator for Anglo-Americans settling Hispanic Texas in the 1820s?

A) Anglo-Americans were attracted to the inexpensive land available in Texas.

B) Mexico allowed more individual freedoms than the United States at the time.

C) American settlers flocked to Texas to avoid the aggressive Native Americans living in Oklahoma.

D) Mexico offered fifty dollars and fifty acres to anyone willing to settle the grasslands of Texas.

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Erika Wilson

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25 February, 10:40

Which of these was a major motivator for Anglo-Americans settling Hispanic Texas in the 1820s?

A) Anglo-Americans were attracted to the inexpensive land available in Texas.

B) Mexico allowed more individual freedoms than the United States at the time.

C) American settlers flocked to Texas to avoid the aggressive Native Americans living in Oklahoma.

D) Mexico offered fifty dollars and fifty acres to anyone willing to settle the grasslands of Texas.

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Heaven Howard · Answer 1

he settlers demanded greater representation and more power from the Mexican Government. Revolts broke out in 1832 and 1833. Instead, General Santa Anna, dissolved the national congress late in 1834, and became dictator in Mexico. In Texas, American settlers decided to promote their own independence from Mexico

Chandler · Answer 2

Answer:A

Explanation

Anglo-Americans were attracted to the inexpensive land available in Texas.