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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) -
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/ -
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)
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Santa Anna and his Mexican army defeated Colonel Fannin and he was captured.
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Sam Houston defeated Sant Anna's army in the Battle of San Jacinto. (https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-jacinto-battle-of) -
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 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) -
The US was in financial crisis. It ended in the mid-1840's.
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Martin Van Buren becomes the 8th president. Picture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Van_Buren -
In 1838, Texas withdraws it offer for annexation (https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/annexation) -
Austin was approved as the capital on January 19, 1839. (https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/capitals) -
William Henry Harrison becomes the 9th president of the U.S.
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John Tyler becomes 10th president when Harrison dies while in office.
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James K. Polk becomes the 11th president.
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Texas became the 28th state in the US. (https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/texas-becomes-state)