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Sam Houston captured Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. He forced the general to sign a treaty granting Texas its Independence. Sam Houston became the first president of Texas.

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Texas declared their independence and set up their own new nation called the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston was appointed as commander of the army.

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Mexican troops attacked the Texans at the Alamo. 183 Texan defenders were killed, including William, Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim Bowie.

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Texas forced Mexican troops to withdraw from the towns of Gonzales and San Antonio.

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Mexico made Texans obey Mexican laws, which have been ignored for years. Texans must worship in the Catholic Church and no slavery.

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Mexico forbade more Americans to move into Texas. Mexico feared Americans would try to make Texas become part of the U.S.

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For the land, Stephen Austin and some other settlers were to become citizens of Mexico. They were to also worship in the Roman Catholic Church.

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Mexico hoped Americans would help develop the are and control Indian attacks, so they allowed Stephen Austin and other settlers in Texas. - 1821