1836 – 1845

By sierrabenner

  • 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

    https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/republic/alamo-01.html

  • 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

  • James Polk Elected President

  • Mexican-American War

    start of the war

  • Texas annexed to the United States

    Texas annexed to the United States under the administration of President James Polk.