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==The Alamo==
 
==The Alamo==
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America continued to expand, and eventually this caused conflict with Mexico, which became free from Spain in 1821.  Texas (an area much larger than the State of Texas today) was part of Mexico's territory.
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America continued to expand, and eventually this caused conflict with Mexico, which had become free from Spain in 1821.  Texas (an area much larger than the State of Texas today) was part of Mexico's territory.
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Mexico began to give American citizens free land if they became Mexican citizens and encouraged their friends to do the same.  Thousands of settlers left the United States to become Mexican citizens.
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Mexico began to give American citizens free land if they became Mexican citizens and encouraged their friends to do the same.  As a result, thousands of settlers left the United States to become Mexican citizens.
    
But in 1836, settlers in what is now Texas revolted against Mexico.  They declared that Texas was independent from Mexico, and drafted their own constitution.   
 
But in 1836, settlers in what is now Texas revolted against Mexico.  They declared that Texas was independent from Mexico, and drafted their own constitution.   
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