Because of the Shogun period, the emperors became weaker because shoguns held power, while their regents gained more power as they worked with shoguns. The nobles got more land like in most feudal societies which resulted in more power while the peasants started paying more taxes because of the implemented system.
As texas was defending it's claim to be a new and independent republic in 1836, a final crucial victory was won at Las cruces, so B. Hope this helped :)
