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Treaty of Velasco
A public agreement and private treaty signed. -
Texas Declaration of Independence
The independent Republic of Texas was declared March 2, 1836. 59 delegates approved the Texas Declaration of Independence. -
Texas defeated at the Battle of the Alamo
Mexican army lead by Santa Anna defeated the Texans after a thirteen-day siege. -
Goliad Massacre
A bloody battle won by Santa Anna. Santa Anna felt confident to divide his troops after this battle which ultimately allowed Sam Houston to beat him later in the War. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Texas won independence in a matter of 18 mins. 1200-1400 men of the Mexican Army were defeated by 900 Texan men lead by Sam Houston. -
Sam Houston elected President
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Texas congress met for the 1st time
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Republic of Texas recognized by United States
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Rafael Vásquez marched into Texas and seized San Antonio
Vasquez retreated 2 days later -
The Republic of Texas was annexed to the United States of America
Texas became the 28th U.S. state.