After gaining its independence, what resulted in the new independent nation of texas?

a. anglos encouraged tejanos to keep their mexican customs.

b. all tejanos refused to send their children to english-speaking schools.

c. the catholic church lost power in texas.

d. anglos welcomed juan seguín, tejano supporter of texas independence, as mayor of san antonio.

e. most tejanos converted to protestant faiths.

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