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Annation, the lure of inexpensive land, and legalized slavery attracted thousands of people into Texas in the 1840s and the 1850s.

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The legistlature passing the Homestead Act

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during this time period texas had a lot of land to offer. there were many immigrants coming from far distances such a Japan and Germany.

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