Originally settled by Spaniards, after the independence of Mexico, the Mexican government promoted some settlements by Anglos (US naturals). In 1836, an insurrection by both Anglos (usually known as Texians) and Hispanics against the central government in Mexico, was crushed after a difficult march over the desert by the Mexican Army. Given the hiden support the US government gave the insurrection, a series of incidents almost prompted a war between Mexico and the USA. Texas fought the Great War of 1935, as an ally of the United States of America.