By 1830, Texas had not yet gained its independence and was still part of Mexico. It had a relatively small population, with fewer than 20,000 people living there. The United States did attempt to purchase Texas during this time, but Mexico refused to sell it. It wasn't until 1836 that Texas declared independence from Mexico and became an independent republic.

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By 1830,Texas

Question 11

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By 1830,Texas

A) was an independent republic.
B) saw the United States unsuccessfully attempt to purchase it.
C) barred slavery within its borders.
D) had a population with more people from Mexico than from the United States.
E) still had no legal American settlements in its borders.

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