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Texas Declares Independence From Mexico
On March 2nd, Texas declares independence from Mexico, which ignites the Texas Revolution. This war would be fought by the Mexicans versus the Anglo-Americans, American Indians, and even Slaves that were in Texas at the time. Here is the declaration that was passed in Texas declaring Independence. “Texas Declaration of Independence, March 2, 1836.” Texas Declaration of Independence, March 2, 1836 | TSLAC, www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/declaration.html. Accessed 19 May 2024. -
The Fall of the Alamo
Santa Anna the general of the Mexican Army attacks the fortified barracks the Alamo, which used to be a missionary church, which lasted 13 days before falling. Many prominent figures of Texas were lost in the battle like Jim Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis. The Fall of the Alamo would become a rallying cry. Texas State Historical Association. “Alamo, Battle of The.” Texas State Historical Association, www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/alamo-battle-of-the. Accessed 19 May 2024. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston's rag tag militia heavily outnumbered decided to attack Santa Anna's army at the battle of San Jacinto. It lasted only 18 minutes which saw the defeat of the Mexican army and the capture of Santa Anna. With the capture of Santa Anna, Texas was able to declare their independence. Texas State Historical Association. “San Jacinto, Battle Of.” Texas State Historical Association, www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-jacinto-battle-of. Accessed 19 May 2024. -
United States Recognizes Republic of Texas
After Texas won the revolutionary war, they began negotiations with the United States and a resolution for the United States to Recognize Texas as a country and was completed during the Jackson Presidency. Texas would work frequently with the United States on creating connections as many Texans were from the United States. https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/texas-declaration-independence-1836 (Source was too long for word count) -
Austin becomes Capitol of Texas
After much debate between the cities Houston and Austin becoming the capitol, Texas finally Recognized Austin as the Capitol of the Republic of Texas. This would mark the creation of the buildings for congress that would be made in Austin for the Republic of Texas Congress. -
Texas makes Lone Star Flag Official Flag
Texas adopts the Lone Star Flag as the official flag of the Republic of Texas. The flag represents all of Texas stands for the uniting under God, State, and Country. Representatives, Texas House of. “Texas House of Representatives.” State of Texas Flag, house.texas.gov/about-us/state-of-texas-flag/. Accessed 19 May 2024. -
U.S. Senate passes Commerce Treaty with the Republic of Texas
The United States Senate passes a commerce treaty with the Republic of Texas to allow trade, but Texas Congress would later reject the final version of the treaty as they did not like it and had changed drestically. “Tarlton Law Library: Highlight - Republick of Texas Treaty: Home.” Home - Tarlton Law Library at Tarlton Law Library, tarlton.law.utexas.edu/treaty#:~:text=The%20Friendship%20and%20Commerce%20treaty,from%20more%20established%20international%20governments. Accessed 19 May 2024. -
Start of the Annexation process
An annexation treaty between the U.S. and Texas was signed between two diplomats, which would start the process of the annexation of the Republic of Texas into the United States. This would first go to Texas Congress who would agree with the annexation. -
Annexation Rejected
The United States Senate would Reject the Annexation treaty of the Republic of Texas voting 35 to 16 in against. This was not the first time Annexation of Texas would be rejected. Texas State Historical Association. “Annexation.” Texas State Historical Association, www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/annexation. Accessed 19 May 2024. -
Texas Annexation
After a year of discussion and meeting between both the United States congress and Republic of Texas Congress, President Polk signs the Join Resolution, which officially recognizes Texas as the 28th state of the United States. “H.J. Res. 46, a Joint Resolution for Annexing Texas to the United States, January 27, 1845: U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center.” Show More, www.visitthecapitol.gov/artifact/hj-res-46-joint-resolution-annexing-texas-united-states-january-27-1845. Accessed 19 May 2024.