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Mexico had permitted and even invited immigrants to part of its Northern territory. In the case of the Northeastern section of Mexico, those immigrants interacted and in a few cases intermarried with the existing inhabitants Northern Mexicanos and Indios. Although for the most part (like other Northern Mexican regions-today New Mexico , Colorado, California, Arizona, Nevada) the new Anglo immigrants kept themselves separate.

• The land was vast and was part of the frontier (both qualities which could influence those who came). Central Mexico and the Mexican/Spanish government was far away and did not have much day to day influence.

Question 1: Why did the Texas insurrection occur?

Question 2: Please examine the underlying factors. The immediate catalysts are not as important or even very important as the underlying factors. Who (what peoples) actually revolted? Who were the leaders of the Texas insurrection? Who led the opposition to the insurrection (who in Texas as well as from central Mexico)? What economic , social and political goals were the basis for the actions on each side?