Question

What was the main reason why the Mexican government issued a decree in 1830 that stopped all immigration from the United States?

To increase trade between Texas and the United States

To encourage more American settlers to come to Texas


To prevent the growing American influence in Texas

To support the Tejanos living in Texas

Answer 1

The main reason the Mexican government issued a decree in 1830 that stopped all immigration from the United States was **to prevent the growing American influence in Texas**. The Mexican government was concerned about the increasing number of American settlers in Texas and the potential for them to dominate the region and lead to instability or secession from Mexico.