Final answer:
Allowing Anglo-American settlers in Texas did not result in their integration into Mexican society, and the cultural, political, and economic tensions eventually led to the Texas Revolution and the loss of territory for Mexico.
Step-by-step explanation:
From a historical standpoint, it may not have been a wise decision for Mexico to allow Anglos from the US to immigrate to Mexican Texas.
While the intention was to encourage settlement through colonization laws, the Anglo-American settlers retained their cultural identity and did not integrate into Mexican society.
The American settlers, mainly from the southern states, were unwilling to adapt to Mexican laws, especially regarding slavery, which they tried to circumvent by classifying slaves as indentured servants.
The settlers' political dominance, cultural isolation, and economic threats to the Mexican residents, coupled with the settlers' refusal to naturalize as Mexican citizens, escalated tensions.
In 1830, Mexico responded by halting US immigration and increased its military presence, yet settlers continued to arrive illegally, leading to the Texas Revolution and eventual annexation by the United States. Hence, the initial move to allow American settlers in Texas contributed to an eroding relationship and loss of territory for Mexico.