USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The state of Coahuila y Tejas passed its state colonization law on March 24, 1825. This law contained 48 articles that governed the conditions and responsibilities for the colonization of the state. The state law reiterated the conditions of the national law, but included many more specific regulations.

Detailed explanation-2: -On this date in 1825, the Mexican legislature passed the State Colonization Law, providing incentives for Anglo colonists to settle Texas and Coahuila. In exchange for a small fee, settlers were given up to 4, 428 acres of pasture land and 177 acres of farmland.

Detailed explanation-3: -Details. 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Officials in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila y Tejas, were soon besieged by foreign land speculators who wanted to claim land in Texas. The state passed its own colonization law in 1825.