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Mexico allowed Stephen Austin to lead settlers into Texas. Mexico hoped that the Americans would develop the land.

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In return for land, Austin and the original settlers agreed to become citizens and worship in the Catholic Church.

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Mexico Forbade anymore Americans to move to Texas. They feared that they would annex Texas.

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Mexico forced Texans to obey the Mexican laws that they had ignored for years. Included banning slavery, and having to worship in the Catholic Church.

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Texans forced Mexican troops to withdraw from Gonzales and San Antonio.

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Mexican troops attacked Texans at the Alamo. All 183 defenders were killed.

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Texans declared independence and set up a new nation called the Republic of Texas. Appointed Sam Houston commander of the army.

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