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Battle of the Alamo Begins
The battle of the Alamo began between Mexico and Texas. Mexico was led by Santa Anna. Texas was led by James Bowie, William Travis and Davy Crockett. (https://www.history.com/topics/latin-america/alamo) -
End of the Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo ended and Texas gained its independence from Mexico. It lasted 13 days. Picture: https://texastimetravel.com/directory/alamo-mission-san-antonio-de-valero/ -
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The Battle of Refugio
The village of Refugio was invaded by the Mexican army led by general Jose de Urrea. The Texians were led by Lt. Colonel William Ward and were defeated. (https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/refugio-battle-of) -
Battle of Goliad
Santa Anna and his Mexican army defeated Colonel Fannin and he was captured.
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Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston defeated Sant Anna's army in the Battle of San Jacinto. (https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-jacinto-battle-of) -
Treaties of Velasco
Santa Anna signed a treaty with President Burnet. Santa Anna was to withdraw his troops below the Rio Grande. Both sides also agreed to exchange prisoners.
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Sam Houston Elected President
Sam Houston was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas. (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sam-houston-elected-as-president-of-texas#:~:text=On%20September%205%2C%201836%2C%20Sam,in%20a%20successful%20military%20rebellion) -
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Panic of 1837
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Van Buren - 8th President
Martin Van Buren becomes the 8th president. Picture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Van_Buren -
Texas withdrew annexation offer
In 1838, Texas withdraws it offer for annexation (https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/annexation) -
Austin - Capital of Texas
Austin was approved as the capital on January 19, 1839. (https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/capitals) -
Harrison - 9th President
William Henry Harrison becomes the 9th president of the U.S.
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Tyler - 10th President
John Tyler becomes 10th president when Harrison dies while in office.
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Polk - 11th President
James K. Polk becomes the 11th president.
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Texas Becomes a State
Texas became the 28th state in the US. (https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/texas-becomes-state)