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Question
Which action from the new Mexican government was a reason that the Mexican War for Independence was a turning point in Texas history?  (1 point)
Responses

They increased conflict with France when they encouraged Anglo settlement in Texas.  
They increased conflict with France when they encouraged Anglo settlement in Texas.  

They damaged the Mexican economy when they gave away cheap farmland in Texas.  
They damaged the Mexican economy when they gave away cheap farmland in Texas.  

They allowed American culture to spread when they invited Anglos to settle in Texas.  
They allowed American culture to spread when they invited Anglos to settle in Texas.  

They forced Tejanos into slavery when they offered land contracts to Anglos in Texas.  
They forced Tejanos into slavery when they offered land contracts to Anglos in Texas.  

Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the actions of the new Mexican government that contributed to the Mexican War for Independence as a turning point in Texas history is:

They allowed American culture to spread when they invited Anglos to settle in Texas.

This response highlights how the Mexican government's invitation to Anglo settlers led to significant cultural and demographic changes in Texas, which ultimately played a substantial role in the region's history and its relationship with both Mexico and the United States.