Why did Texas formally declare independence from Mexico in March of 1836?
Why Texas Wanted Independence

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Due to cultural differences and slavery issues
Because Mexico encouraged American settlers
To strengthen economic ties with the U.S.
To become part of the state of Coahuila y Texas
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What was one of the main cultural reasons for Texas wanting independence from Mexico?
Texans identified more with the United States than with Mexico
Texans wanted to learn Spanish
Texans wanted to adopt Mexican culture
Texans were originally from Mexico
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Why were many American settlers in Texas concerned about Mexican laws?
Because slavery was illegal in Mexico
Because they wanted to become Mexican citizens
Because they wanted to learn Spanish
Because they wanted to move to Mexico City
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What was the impact of the abolishment of Mexico’s 1824 constitution on Texans?
It outraged many Texans as it gave the Mexican government more control
It allowed Texans great freedom to rule themselves
It encouraged more American settlers to move to Texas
It made Texas a separate Mexican state
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How did the geographical location of Texas affect its economic ties?
It was easier to ship goods to the U.S. than to Mexican ports
It was closer to Mexico City than to the U.S.
It had better roads connecting to Mexico
It was surrounded by large stretches of desert
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What was the belief called that supported the idea of the United States extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific?
Manifest Destiny
American Expansion
Territorial Growth
Continental Expansion
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What event marked the beginning of the War of Independence for Texas?
The first shots fired on October 2, 1835
The capture of San Antonio
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of San Jacinto
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