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The Texas Rangers earned this nickname during their defense of San Antonio against the Mexican Army in 1842.
The Texas Rangers earned this nickname during their defense of San Antonio against the Mexican Army in 1842.
They received the nickname for helping remove Cherokees from their homes in the 1830s.
They received the nickname for helping remove Cherokees from their homes in the 1830s.
They received it for their role in capturing and returning enslaved African Americans fleeing to freedom in Mexico.
They received it for their role in capturing and returning enslaved African Americans fleeing to freedom in Mexico.
They received the nickname following attacks on Mexican civilians during the Mexican-American War.
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The correct response is:
d. They received the nickname following attacks on Mexican civilians during the Mexican-American War.
The Texas Rangers earned the nickname "los diablos Tejanos" (the Texas devils) due to their reputation for brutality during this period, particularly in their interactions with the Mexican population.
