Revolution/Republic Timeline

1837

37

U.S. Secretary of State reports that treaty agreements with Mexico prohibit the U.S.'s annexing Texas.

1845

45

Texans were overjoyed when the United States Congress finally agreed to annex Texas in 1845.

1843

Mar 3, 1834

U.S. Senate passes a proposed commerce treaty with the Republic of Texas. However, the Senate's amendment of the original treaty terms causes the Texas Congress to reject the final version of the treaty.

1836

Period: Mar 2, 1836 to Mar 2, 1836

Texas declares independence from Mexico.

1836

Apr 21, 1836

Battle of San Jacinto. Victory over Mexican army and capture of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna on the following day achieves de facto Texas independence.

1837

Jan 11, 1837

Resolution to recognize Texas introduced in the U.S. Senate.

1844

Apr 11, 1844

An annexation treaty between the U.S. and Texas signed between the two diplomats.