Why was slavery a point of conflict between the Mexican government and Anglo-American settlers in Texas?
A) The Mexican government required Anglo-American settlers to emancipate their slaves.
B) The Mexican government required each Anglo-American settler to own at least four slaves.
C) The Mexican government allowed white as well as black slavery.
D) The Anglo-American settlers tried to enslave Mexican citizens.
E) The Anglo-American settlers did not want slavery in the territory.
Answer: A
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