Before Texas gained its independence in 1836, a major conflict between American settlers in Texas and the Mexican government was

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Mexico's abolition of slavery was a significant point of conflict between American settlers in Texas and the Mexican government. The settlers, many of whom were from the Southern United States, wanted to keep their slaves to work on the cotton plantations. Mexico's laws against slavery were in direct opposition to this desire, contributing to tensions that eventually led to the Texas Revolution.

Before Texas Gained Its Independence in 1836, a Major Conflict