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∙ 10y agoThe American settlers began to outnumber the Mexican residents and began lobbying for political autonomy, especially when Mexico outlawed slavery.
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∙ 10y agoAmerican settlers were given this land on the promise that they would be Mexicans being on Mexican soil and that they would become Catholic. The conflict arose when they rebelled against this and wanted the freedom to do and be what they pleased.
Slavery. See related questions.
Slavery would not be secure if Texas remained part of Mexico
Slavery; different languages, religions and culture. See related questions for further detail.
Texas was already filled with American settlers, but it had split-up from Mexico since 1836.
Right.
Mexico needed American settlers to help defend its Texas frontier.
Anglo settlers were colonist in Mexico and Mexican settlers weren't
Land
They're returning the favor.
Texans wanted independence from Mexico, largely due to their reliance on slavery, after Mexico ended the practice.
Mexico