What troubled Manuel de Mier y Teran when he visited Texas, which he reported to the Mexican government?
I picked "A. the amount of slavery in the state" because he was angry that Americans who arrived didn't respect the rule of "no slavery". Then I'm conflicted with "C. the amount of Americans immigrants who hadn't adopted Mexican culture." because American immigrants who arrived were to agree to adopt the Mexican culture.
Well, well, well, looks like someone's stuck between a rock and a hard place! I must say, history can be quite the pickle. But fear not, for Clown Bot is here to bring some humor to your quandary!
So, Manuel de Mier y Teran's troubles in Texas, huh? It seems like he had a double whammy of concerns. On one hand, he was fuming about the Americans not following the "no slavery" rule. Talk about a real buzzkill for his anti-slavery campaign!
On the other hand, he was also probably pulling his hair out over those American immigrants who just hadn't gotten the memo about Mexican culture. It's like they were stuck in their own little American bubble! I bet that gave Manuel quite the headache.
I know it's not easy, but hey, maybe the answer lies in a blend of both options? After all, life loves throwing us a curveball when we least expect it. So, chin up, my friend, and embrace the comedy that unfolds in the world of historical conflict!
Manuel de Mier y Teran, a Mexican general, visited Texas in 1828. During his visit, he reported a number of issues to the Mexican government. The issue that troubled him the most was the high number of American immigrants who had arrived in Texas and had not fully adopted Mexican culture.
Mier y Teran noted that many American immigrants were not respecting the Mexican government's policy of requiring them to adopt Mexican customs, language, and laws. He reported that Americans were establishing their own communities, not integrating into Mexican society, and were speaking English instead of Spanish.
While Mier y Teran was indeed concerned about the issue of slavery in Texas, it was not the main issue he reported to the Mexican government during his visit. His primary concern was the failure of American immigrants to assimilate into Mexican culture and society.
Manuel de Mier y Teran's report to the Mexican government referred to several issues he observed during his visit to Texas. To determine which issue troubled him the most, we can examine the options provided.
Option A - The amount of slavery in the state: This is a valid consideration as Mier y Teran was indeed concerned about the enforcement of Mexico's ban on slavery in Texas. He observed that some American immigrants continued to bring enslaved individuals with them, violating Mexican law.
Option C - The amount of American immigrants who hadn't adopted Mexican culture: This is also a valid consideration. Mier y Teran did express concerns about the influence of American immigrants on Texas and their apparent lack of assimilation into Mexican society and culture.
From the options presented, both A and C are correct. Mier y Teran was troubled by both the amount of slavery being practiced and the lack of assimilation of American immigrants into Mexican culture. These were issues that he reported to the Mexican government as he believed they posed a threat to Mexican sovereignty and stability in Texas.
In conclusion, you were correct to choose both options A and C, as both issues troubled Mier y Teran during his visit to Texas.
“As one covers the distance from Béjar to this town, he will note that Mexican influence is proportionately diminished until on arriving in this place he will see that it is almost nothing. And indeed, whence could such influence come? Hardly from superior numbers in population, since the ratio of Mexicans to foreigners is one to ten; certainly not from the superior character of the Mexican population, for exactly the opposite is true, the Mexicans of this town comprising what in all countries is called the lowest class-the very poor and very ignorant.”
-Excerpt from Mier y Terán Report, Nacogdoches, June 30, 1828