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First Mexican troops arrive in San Antonio
The first of Santa Anna’s soldiers poured into San Antonio, surrounding the Alamo.
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Houston arrived at Washington-on-the-Brazos
Houston arrived just as news of Santa Anna’s siege of the Alamo reached the delegates assembling there and threatened to disrupt the planned convention set March 1 by the General Council.
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General Urrea’s cavalry advances
General Urrea’s calvary advance along the Gulf Coast, attacking 34 Texians under Frank Johnson at San Patricio.
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Constitution for the Republic of Texas written
The constitution for the Republic of Texas was written. It was modeled on the Constitution of the United Sates and included a Declaration of Rights.
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Houston named commander in chief of Texas
With only one negative vote, the delegates name Sam Houston commander in chief of the enter Texas army, volunteers, and regulars alike.
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The Battle of the Alamo
Santa Anna ordered the Mexican army to attack the Alamo just before dawn, killing about 183 Texans.
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Houston abandons Gonzales
Houston abandoned Gonzales in order to avoid the Mexican army.
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Texians reach Beason’s Ferry
Texians reached Beason’s Ferry on the east side of the Colorado two days before an advance unit of the Mexican army arrived on the westbank.
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Cincinnati citizens donate the “Twin Sisters’
Two 6-pound cannons known as the “Twin Sisters” are donated to Houston’s army.
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The Battle of Jacinto
Sam Houston led the Texan army into battle over the Mexican army and won.
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The Treaty of Velasco was signed
This treaty brought an end to the war and provided that all Mexican armies would move south of the Rio Grande.
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Texans vote
Voters at this election vote for the first congress of the republic,, the constitution written in March 1836, and support of the annexation of Texas.
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Sam Houston begins term as president.
Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
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Sam Houston as the Republic’s First President
Running as a hero after the victorious Battle of Jacinto, who would bring unity, Houston runs for president and wins.
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General Land Office created
The republic’s land police meant “to superintend, execute, and perform all acts touching or respecting the public lands of Texas.”
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“Father of Texas” dies
Stephen F. Austin passes away at the age of 43 due to pnuemonia.
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Mirabeau B. Lamar took office
Mirabeau B. Lamar took office as the second president of the Republic of Texas.
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The Santa Fe Expedition
An expedition led by General Hugh McLeod set from Texas to north of the Rio Grande in order to persuade the people of Santa Fe to break their ties with Mexico. It turned out to be a disaster and all hope for the positive accomplishments and promises of the Lamar Administration were ended.
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Houston begins second term
Houston is elected as president again.
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Houston writes a letter in favor of Texans who favored annexation into the U.S.
Houston wrote Charles Elliot, England’s charge d’affaires in Galveston, a friendly letter in which he commented that nine-tenths of Texans who talked with him favored annexation to the United States.
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Secretary of State Upshur dies
Upshur dies due to a gun explosion causing a temporary setback of Annexation negotiations.
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U.S. congress authorizes bill for Texas annexation
Congress passes bill to authorize United States to annex Texas.
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Texans approve annexation
Texans approved annexation by a 4,254 to 267 margin and the constitution by a vote of 4,174 to 312.
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Texas is annexed
The United States Congress accepted the state constitution and President James K. Polk signed the Texas Admission Act.
Reference: Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.