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The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo was a military engagement that lasted from February 23rd, 1836 to March 6th, 1836. It was led by President Santa Anna to reclaim the Alamo mission. This engagement ended with 182 or 183 Texians losing their lives including David Crockett. -
Creation of the Republic of Texas
The General Council called a convention to meet at Washington-on-the-Brazos and scheduled the election of delegates to take place one month before that date. -
Sam Houston President of the Republic of Texas
In 1836 the Republic of Texas election was the first in the new Republic. In the election, Sam Houston was chosen over Henry Smith and Stephen F Austin. -
Treaty of Velasco
The Treaty of Velasco was signed on May 14th, 1836 which brought an end to the war. Santa Anna promised everyone to use his power to accept the treaty and to recognize Texas' independence. -
Stephen F Austin Dies
Austin had gotten a cold that turned into pneumonia and he died on Dec 27th, 1836. -
Second President of the Republic of Texas
Michael B. Lamar took over office on December 10th, 1838 as the second President of the Republic of Texas. -
Sam Houston Gets Married
Houston's new wife whom he had married on May 9th, 1840 had him on the road trying to become sober and become a member of the Church. -
Sam Houston President Again
The republic had to elect a new President in September 1841 but Lamar couldn't run again. Sam Houston and his vice President took office on December 13th, 1841. -
Texas's Annexation
Texas became part of the United States in 1845 and became the 28th state. President Tyler sent a message to Congress in 1844 recommending annexation. Until 1836 Texas was one with Mexico.