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The Texan independence movement refers to the efforts of Texans to gain independence from Mexico in the mid-19th century. In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain and established itself as a federal republic, with Texas as one of its provinces. However, by the late 1820s, American settlers in Texas had grown discontent with the Mexican government, which was seen as oppressive and corrupt. This led to the establishment of an independence movement in the early 1830s, which culminated in the Texas Revolution of 1835-36. The Texas Revolution was sparked by a series of events, including the Mexican government's attempt to…