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Why did Texans declare independence from Mexico in 1836?

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1836 Santa Anna!s army attacks THE ALAMO the name of the fort the Texans where the rebels were waiting.
189 Americans v 4, 000 Mexicans.
Americans fought like hell for two weeks before being defeated
3 months later Sam Houston led the rebel army shouting " REMEMBER THE ALAMO" this fight led to independence for Texas in defeating the Mexican army.
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1836 Santa Anna’s army attacks THE ALAMO the name of the fort the Texans where the rebels were waiting.

189 Americans v 4, 000 Mexicans. Americans fought like hell for two weeks before being defeated

3 months later Sam Houston led the rebel army shouting “ REMEMBER THE ALAMO” this fight led to independence for Texas in defeating the Mexican army.

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