In 1827, the Mexican Government commissioned General Manuel de Mier y Terán to report on the activities and attitudes of American settlers in Texas. Which statement BEST summarizes the findings of the Mier y Terán Report?
A) American settlers were still outnumbered by Mexican citizens in population and political influence.
B) American settlers freed their slaves in accordance with the Mexican government’s abolition of slavery.
C) American settlers were ignoring Mexican colonization laws and were highly influenced by the United States.
D) American settlers were following the requirements of the Mexican government and immigration should continue.
