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The Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos
This is where delegates meant to draft the Texas Declaration of Independence. They adopted it on March 2. -
The Battle of Agua Dulce
The second battle of the Goliad Campaign, which started in 1835. The Mexicans were attempting to take back the Gulf Coast. -
The Battle of the Alamo
Santa Anna led an attack on the Alamo, there were a high number of casualties, and Santa Anna won. They captured those that survived the attack. -
The Battle of Refugio
The third battle of the Goliad Campaign -
The Battle of Coleto
This was a two-day battle, and mostly Mexicans were killed. Many Texans were captured by Mexico. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
This is the battle where Texas won its independence from Mexico. Sam Houston led his army into a camp site near the San Jacinto River. He led an unexpected attack on Santa Anna's army, won the battle and the war. This led to them capturing Santa Anna in the uniform of a private soldier, as described in primary source in the image. -
The Republic of Texas
Sam Houston is elected president of the Republic of Texas. -
Capital of Texas changed
The Capital was relocated from Houston to Austin. -
Texas Flag
The same flag we have today was adopted as the flag for the Republic of Texas.
