American settlers in Texas during the 1820s and 1830s came into conflict with the Mexican government over which issue?
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Correct answer: The Mexican abolition of slavery and the requirement of Catholic conversion
Conflicts arose because American 'Texians' often ignored Mexican laws, including the ban on slavery and the requirement to become Catholic. These cultural and legal tensions eventually led to the Texas Revolution.
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