1. Cultural Differences in Colonial Texas
Distrust:
The United States was a power on the rise, and Mexico feared it would try to take Texas; similar to the battles with filibusters.
The U.S. had recently purchased the Louisiana territory.
The U.S. offered to buy Texas for $1 million.

2. Cultural Differences in Colonial Texas
Different Views (the United States)
The U.S. was born out of a revolution.
The U.S. believed civilians should rule the country, that there should be separation between the Church and State, and they valued a self-government.

3. Cultural Differences in Colonial Texas
Different Views (Mexico)
Three centers of power:
The Army- did not have to answer to the civilians, could put someone in jail without charging them with a crime.
The Catholic Church- leaders played an important role in government.
Leaders of the Mexican Revolution also held power.

4. Cultural Differences in Colonial Texas
Slavery:
Mexico did not allow slavery however, they let settlers to bring in slaves for a while. Later they tried to ban slavery but could not enforce it.