5 What is the main idea of the text? A U.S. efforts for westward expansion included Texas, where new settlers fought the Mexican government at the Alamo, a battle which paved the way for Texan independence. (B) Many new settlers from the southern United States discriminated against Mexican and Native people already living in Texas, the area they wanted to govern independently. (C) Before it was a U.S. state, Texas became its own country called the Lone Star Republic after Sam Houston led his men to victory against General Santa Anna's army. (D) Many new settlers living in parts of Texas did not consider themselves to be Mexican citizens and refused to follow the customs and laws of the people already living in this area.

The fight at the Alamo was a key moment in the Texas Revolution, symbolizing the Texan struggle for independence from Mexico. This battle, fought in 1836, galvanized support for the Texan cause and ultimately contributed to Texas declaring itself an independent nation. The ongoing tensions over land and governance highlight the complex narrative of cultural clashes and aspirations during this period. Texan independence was not just a military conflict; it was also deeply rooted in issues of identity and citizenship. Many settlers viewed themselves as outsiders, often leading to tension with the existing Mexican citizens. This clash of cultures set the stage for a tumultuous relationship that would shape Texas's future as part of the United States.