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Texas Revolution
October 1835 to April 1836, Mexico and Texas colonist resulted in Texas's independence from Mexico. (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Texas-Revolution) -
Sam Houston
Houston was appointed organza the republic's military forces. This military would soon become one that made history being led by a Texas hero. -
Texas War of Independence
After taking Fort Goliad from the Mexicans in 35' the worst of the war occurred during the winter of 1835-36 at the old presido. After fighting to to try and secure the Alamo but instead defeated, they encountered Mexican forces. Fleeing from the Mexicans, they soon got captured and were prisoned for a week and soon to be executed. Three to Four hundred Texans los their life March 27, 1836.
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Battle of the Alamo
Starting on February 23rd to March 6th of 36' in San Antonio Texas, Mexican forces defeated Texan volunteers. The battle of the Alamo is remembered to this day because of the passion and bravery of the Texan volunteers but also because of the famous battle cry "Remember the Alamo" -
Battle of San Jacinto
Led by Gen. Sam Houston defeating the Mexican army lead by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. This battle ensured the success of American settlers in the Texas Revolution. After Houston's plan to attack the Mexican army they resulted in a victory among them fleeing and capturing multiple soldiers including Santa Anna himself.
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Mirabeau B. Lamar
Mirabeau B. Lamar was the third president of the Republic of Texas and fought at the Battle of San Jacinto. Lamar was inaugurated on December 1st, 1838. -
Austin Becomes The Capital
Under the second president of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar, the capital of Texas relocates to Austin as Houston was believed to be too far from the original Texas settlements. -
Texas Adopts its Lone Star Flag
Texas adopted what is know as today as The Lone Star Flag. This was a symbol of Texas finally gaining its Independence from Mexico. -
Texas Enters the U.S. as a Slave State
On December 29th, 1845, the state of Texas entered the United States as a slave state, broadening the irrepressible differences in the United States over the issue of slavery and setting off the Mexican-American war. -
Texas Becomes a State
On December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the United States. Formerly part of Mexico, Texas had been an independent country since 1836.