Prior to the Alamo, Texas was occupied by Mexican forces as part of the Mexican Republic. The region had been a battleground for control between Anglo settlers and the Mexican government, particularly following the Texas Revolution's tensions. The Alamo, a former Spanish mission, became a pivotal site during this conflict between Texian revolutionaries and Mexican troops.
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The primary difference between Texan soldiers and Mexican soldiers during the Texas Revolution (1835-1836) stems from their allegiances and motivations. Texan soldiers, often composed of Anglo settlers and Tejanos, fought for Texas independence from Mexican rule, seeking self-governance and individual liberties. In contrast, Mexican soldiers were part of the Mexican government forces, aiming to maintain control over Texas and uphold national sovereignty. These contrasting objectives fueled the conflict between the two groups.
None. Mexican independence war had its source on the desire of colonists of Spanish origin born in Mexico to become politically independent of Spain; the Texas revolution was to keep Texas as a slave state. See related questions for further detail.
It was built under Spanish rule
Because the Texans were apart of the Spanish. The Spanish owned Texas. :D
The Mexican-American War was about which country owns Texas.
The five rules were: Americans had to speak spanish, become catholics, and become Mexican citizens. they had to obey Mexican laws and they could not bring enslaved African Americans to Texas
TejanosA Texan with Spanish/Mexican descent are called "Tejano".
The Neuces River.
they are different
The mexican war was a war between Texas and the mexicans for Texas becoming a newly independant country. Texas won and did not surrendur to the mexicans. The americans then later annexed Texas in 1848 in the treaty of Guadolupe Hidalgo