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Weston 2022-03-20 08:01:34

Because the northern part of Mexico is sparsely populated (most Mexicans are reluctant to move to the desolate north), in order to defend against Indian attacks, the Mexican government relaxed its immigration policy to allow Americans to enter the country. In a few years, the number of immigrants in the United States greatly exceeded the number of Mexicans. The problematic Mexican government was determined to rectify the 1830 presidential decree: "Prohibit the entry of American immigrants into the country; abolish the 'exemption of ten years of property tax for foreign immigrants' policy issued in the past; American immigrants must abide by the Mexican regulations on the prohibition of slavery" However, due to this time The number of immigrants in the United States is getting more and more confident, and these policies are not taken seriously, and there is even more and more resentment against the Mexican government (for example: American religious belief is free, but Mexico requires full name Catholic; the United States does not The people are required to pay money to the church and Mexico requires; American immigrants want to grow cotton and export to Europe to make money, but because there is still a shortage of food in Mexico, the government requires immigrants to raise cattle or grow corn) One after another, the dissatisfaction between the two sides has become more and more serious and mutual. In 1836 the Battle of the Alamo broke out

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  • Antonette 2022-03-26 09:01:14

    Patriotism is very touching

  • Eleanora 2022-03-23 09:03:33

    How does it feel that the audience for the movie might be the rulers themselves? Be wary of outsiders and the free will of outsiders? But having a group of people who are willing to fight for the same belief and risk their lives is a beautiful thing in itself.

The Alamo quotes

  • William Travis: Their response?

    James Bowie: Shit!

    [throws down the note from Santa Ana]

    James Bowie: Surrender at discretion... Buck.

    William Travis: Perhaps, Colonel, they'll only execute the officers.

    Crockett: I think we all just got promoted.

  • William Travis: One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name.