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*During the colonial period, the kings of Spain tried, through legislation, to keep other Europeans away from Mexico. | *During the colonial period, the kings of Spain tried, through legislation, to keep other Europeans away from Mexico. | ||
*After gaining independence, Mexico started to encourage more non-Spanish immigration. Mexico wanted the trade and industry that foreigners brought. | *After gaining independence, Mexico started to encourage more non-Spanish immigration. Mexico wanted the trade and industry that foreigners brought. | ||
In 1824, a law was passed that offered land and security to non-Spanish foreigners. | *In 1824, a law was passed that offered land and security to non-Spanish foreigners. | ||
* | *Most immigrants arrived at the major '''port of Veracruz''' or '''crossed the United States’ border''', some after arriving in '''Galveston'''. | ||
*Of those who came, the largest groups were those seeking the freedom to practice their religion. Among them were the '''Mennonites and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'''. | |||
*Many people from '''Lebanon and Syria''' emigrated to Mexico in the early 1900s. During this same period, '''German, Polish, Chinese, Swedish, Italian, French, and British citizens also came in small groups, usually integrating into the community after a few years or a generation.''' | |||
===Emigration From Mexico=== | ===Emigration From Mexico=== | ||