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1836: Texas Revolution and Independence
Texas Independence day is a celebration of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence -
Battle of the Alamo
February 23-March 6, 1836 The Texican forces which included James Bowie and Davy Crockett defended the Alamo against the Mexican army which was known to be led by General Lopez de Santa Anna. -
Texas Declaration of Independence
Delegates officially declared independence from Mexico on what was known as the Washington-on-the-Brazos -
Adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas
What was known as the Texican government has a constitution modeled after the United States Constitution which in return establishes what is known as a republic -
Battles of San Jacinto
Sam Houston had Texican forces under him that achieved a victory over Santa Anna’s army which then led to Texas’s Independence which also captured Santa Anna -
Sam Houston is the first President of Texas
On this day, Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first president of the Republic of Texas. Houston stood for defense and stability of Texas -
Lamar was the Second President of Texas
Mirabeau B. Lamar was inaugurated as the second president of Texas. Lamar was known for his opposing of the US annexation and wanted to focus greatly on expanding the territory of Texas and developing education -
Battle of Plum Creek
This was a battle between the Texican forces that defeat a Comanche party near what is known as Lockhart, Texas. This is where it shows a continuous conflict with Native American tribes -
Sam Houston’s Second Term as President
Sam Houston serves a second term and this is because his intention was reducing government debt and improve the relationships that Texas has had with Native Americans -
Mexican Invasions
Mexican invasions happened throughout Texas by the forces having two invasions of San Antonio. This introduces the Battle of Salado Creek -
Anson Jones’s Presidency
Anson Jones is inaugurated as the fourth president of Texas and this is the final president while Texas goes from an independent republic to a state in the United States -
Texas Becomes Annexed
Texas goes through its annexation and becomes the 28th state of the United States under the US President James Polk -
References
Sam Houston: The Volunteer Exile Video
William B Travis “Victory or Death” letter (February 24, 1836).