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Texas declares independence from Mexico
Texas Declaration of Independence is signed by 58 delegates at Washington on the Brazos. The Republic of Texas is declared. -
Battle of the Alamo
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Battle of San Jacinto
Defeat of Mexican army. Santa Anna captured -
U.S. recognizes the Republic of Texas
This was the last act of the Jackson Presidency -
Sam Houston becomes president of the Republic
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James Polk Elected President
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Mexican-American War
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Texas annexed to the United States
Texas annexed to the United States under the administration of President James Polk.