After Texas became a U.S. state, many Tejanos faced pressure to adopt Anglo-American culture. Instead of fully blending in, they chose to adapt some aspects of their lives publicly while keeping their traditions private. This allowed them to celebrate their festivals, speak their language at home, and maintain their cultural practices, balancing adaptation with cultural preservation.

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After Texas became a U.S. state, many Tejanos faced pressure to adopt Anglo-American culture. Instead of fully blending in, they chose to adapt some aspects of their lives publicly while keeping their traditions private. This allowed them to celebrate their festivals, speak their language at home, and maintain their cultural practices, balancing adaptation with cultural preservation.
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After Texas became a U.S. state, many Tejanos faced pressure to adopt Anglo-American culture. Rather than fully assimilating, they adapted some aspects of their lives publicly while keeping their traditions private, allowing them to celebrate festivals, speak their language at home, and maintain cultural practices.