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Texas Revolution & The Republic of Texas Important Dates: 1836 - 1845
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The Battle of the Alamo begins
After arriving in San Antonio, Santa Anna demanded the defenders to surrender. Colonel William B. Travis' response? He fired a single cannon shot at the invading army, prompting the battle to begin. :-) Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Texas Claims Independence at the Convention in Washington-on-the-Brazos
David Burnet chosen as interim president and Lorenzo de Zavala as interim vice president
Sam Houston chosen to command army
State Constitution based on US Constitution drafted & adopted Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
The Battle of San Jacinto begins
Battle only lasted 13 minutes due to surprising the Mexican army while they slept Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
General Santa Anna Captured
Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Treat of Velasco signed
Signed by Santa Anna and ended the war, giving Texas it's independence Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Sam Houston Elected as First President of the Republic of Texas
Houston handily won against Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith
Mirabeau B Lamar elected Vice President Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Stephen F. Austin Dies
"The Father of Texas"
Served two months as Secretary of State before passing Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Texas recognized as a Nation by United States
President Andrew Jackson nominates Alcée La Branche as Minister to Texas U.S. Department of State. (n.d.). A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Texas. U.S. Department of State. https://history.state.gov/countries/texas#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20recognized%20Texan,Branche%20as%20Minister%20to%20Texas. -
Mirabeau B Lamar Elected as Second President of the Republic of Texas
Lamar easily defeated Sam Houston-selected Robert Wilson, 6995 to 252 votes
David G Burnet elected Vice President Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Sam Houston re-elected as Third President of the Republic of Texas
Houston defeated David G. Burnet, 7508 to 2574 votes
Edward Burleson elected Vice President Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Treaty of Annexation to the United States Signed
Treaty specified the US government would assume all public lands and property in Texas and would also assume it's $10 million dollars of debt. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Anson Jones Elected Fourth (and Final) President of the Republic of Texas
Jones defeated Edward Burleson Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Texas Admitted into the United States
Texas entered the United States as the 28th state as a slave-holding state Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.