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Texas Independent

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The settlers of Texas, a Mexican territory, declared their independence in 1836. The Mexican army arrived to put down the rebellion. They besieged and eventually captured the Alamo, killing all 187 Texans. A month later, Santa Ana, the Mexican commander was captured and forced to surrender Texas.

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