Question

What was the purpose of the State Colonization Law that was passed by Mexico in 1825? Who was the targeted audience?

Answer 1

On August 18, 1824, the new Mexican government passed the General Colonization Law. This statute allowed foreigners to gain title to land that was not within 20 leagues of the border of another country or within 10 leagues of the coast. Settlers would be exempt from taxes for ten years.