The Kadohadacho, the northernmost Caddo confederacy, had signed a treaty with the United States to relocate to independent Mexico (in the area of present-day East Texas) in 1835. 

At this time lightly settled by Mexican colonists, this area is being rapidly transformed by greatly increased immigration of European Americans.

The Anglo-Americans will declare independence from Mexico in 1836 and establish the Republic of Texas, an independent nation.

The name "Texas" is derived from the Hasinai word táysha, meaning "friend".