Question

Diplomatic relations between American settlers and the Mexican government were increasingly tense in the 1830s. All of the following were causes of this tension EXCEPT

A) the requirement that the Texans become Catholics.
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B) increasing number of American immigrants in Mexican territory.

C) disagreement about trade tariffs between the United States and Mexico.

D) attempts by the Mexican government to restrict the importation of slaves.

Answer 1

C) disagreement about trade tariffs between the United States and Mexico.

Explanation: At this time, Americans in Texas were living in Mexican territory and were subject to Mexican law. All of the choices above deal with these laws except for disagreements about trade tariffs between the United States and Mexico, which would not be an issue since Texas was not even part of the U.S. at that time.

Answer 2

The best answer for this question would be: C. disagreement about trade tariffs between the United States and Mexico. The United States and Mexico had several disagreements in the past, including the transportation of slaves because the nation was expanding west and the territory of the United States. Although, there was no argument about trade tariffs.