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Too Many Americans in Texas Mexican fear of Texas loss Political control Mexican Law: -No More Immigrants entering Texas
Americans wanted slavery Americans wanted equal rights Settlers vowed to fight against Mexico
American Side William Travis James Bowie Sam Houston Mexican Side Santa Anna William Travis James Bowie Sam Houston Santa Anna
Travis sent plea for help Texans killed many of Santa Anna’s Troops Travis Bowie and Davy Crockett Dead March 2, 1836 rebels declared Independent Republic of Texas
May 14 th Santa Anna forced to sign Recognized Texas as Independent Republic Mexico denounced treaty
Santa Anna dictator Several Mexican Troops
Fewer than 200 Men Led by William Travis, James Bowie, and Sam Houston
Sam Houston elected President of Texas US took Texas from Mexico US created a presence in Hispanic North America