American settlers came into conflict with Mexican military officers, and rose up against them.
American settlers did not start moving into the area in large numbers until the mid-1780s.
With the fort and troops, other American settlers started to come into the area in greater number.
This area was originally opened up to American settlers in 1838.
For the moment, it is American settlers who are being massacred.
American settlers played a crucial part in the apple's progress.
At least sixteen American settlers were killed during the period.
Unlike the early American settlers very few people today have the time to make their own rugs.
At the time there were fewer than 200 American settlers.
In the early 19th century, American settlers began to arrive.