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In 1821, Mexico allowed Stephen Austin to lead settlers into Texas. Mexico hoped Americans would help develop the area and control Indian attacks.

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In 1821, In return for land, Austin and the original settlers agreed to become citizens of Mexico and worship in the roman Catholic Church

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In 1830, Mexico forbade anymore Americans to move to Texas. Mexico feared that the Americans wanted to make Texas part of the United States.

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In 1830, Mexico made Texans obey Mexican laws that they had ignored for years. These included the law requiring Texans to worship in the Catholic Church and a law banning slavery in Texas.

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In 1835, Texans forced Mexican troops to withdraw from the towns of Gonzales and San Antonio.

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February/March of 1836, Mexican troops attacked the Texans at the Alamo. All 183 Texan defenders of the mission were killed. This included William Travis, Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie.

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March of 1836, Texans declared independence and set up a new nation called the Republic of Texas. They appointed Sam Houstan as commander of the army.

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April of 1836, Sam Houston captured Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto. Houstan forced the general to sign a treaty granting Texas its independence. Sam Houston became the first president of Texas (The Lone Star Republic).