Question

Which of the following best explains why the Mexican government allowed Anglo-American settlers to bring enslaved people to Texas?(1 point) Responses The Mexican government wanted Anglo-Americans to buy land in Texas. The Mexican government wanted Anglo-Americans to buy land in Texas. Slavery was legal in Mexico. Slavery was legal in Mexico. The Mexican government had no position on slavery. The Mexican government had no position on slavery. The Mexican government was pressured by the U.S. government..

Answer 1

The best explanation among the provided options is: The Mexican government had no position on slavery.

When Anglo-American settlers initially began arriving in Texas, slavery was not outlawed in Mexico, and many of these settlers brought enslaved individuals with them. However, it's important to note that by the time of the Texas Revolution, Mexico had abolished slavery (in 1829), which created tension between the Mexican government and the Anglo-American settlers who continued to rely on enslaved labor.