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Declaration of Independence (Texas)
Texas declared itself independent from Mexico. The declaration of November 7th, 1835 stated that Texas would make war until the restoration of the Constitution of 1824. -
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Burnet Presidency
David G. Burnet was Texas president from March 16th to October 22nd, 1836. He was not considered the first president of Texas as he was a part of an interim government that was not elected into power.
“A Transcript of a Letter from the Provisional Government of Texas to the Mexican People, December 11, 1835.” Digital Public Library of America, dp.la/primary-source-sets/texas-revolution/sources/1176. -
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Zavala's Vice Presidency
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Presidio Bahia/Fort Goliad Killings
Colonel James W. Fannin and his men abandoned the fort after communication with others was lost. They encountered the Mexican army, which captured them and brought them back to Fort Goliad. After some time, the army received word from Santa Anna to kill all of them. Around 300-400 people were killed at Fort Goliad March 27th. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston led the Texian army into battle against the Mexican army near Pasadena. This battle decided the fate of Texas' future and only last about 18 minutes. -
Capture of Santa Anna
Santa Anna had escaped the Battle of San Jacinto and was capture the next day. He was then held for a period of three weeks where he finally signed the Treaty of Velasco. -
The Treaty of Velasco Signed
The Treaty of Velasco was signed by Santa Anna, David Burnet, Jas Collinsworth, Bailey Hardeman, and T.W. Grayson. It had ten articles that addressed how the Texian and Mexican armies would now interact with each other. The armies would be withdrawn, release prisoners and cease hostilities.
“The Treaty of Velasco, Negotiated between Sam Houston and Santa Anna, 1836. | DPLA.” Dp.la, 2016, dp.la/primary-source-sets/texas-revolution/sources/1180. Accessed 27 Dec. 2019. -
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Houston Presidency I
Sam Houston began his presidency from October 22nd to December 10th, 1836-1838 -
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Lamar's Vice Presidency
Mirabeau B. Lamar was Vice President of Texas from October 22nd, 1836 to December 10th, 1838 -
Proposition of Annexation
Memucan Hunt proposed to Martin Van Buren's administration that Texas being annexed. This idea was rejected to avoid a war including the U.S. and Mexico. -
Henderson for Public Relations
James Pinckney Henderson was appointed by President Houston to take charge of gaining financial aid, commercial treaties and recognition from others. The only thing they gained in a span of two years was recognition by the U.S. of Texas. -
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Lamar Presidency
Mirabeau B. Lamar's presidency began, from December 10th, 1838 to December 13th 1841 -
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Burnet's Vice Presidency
David G. Burnet was Vice President of Texas from December 10th, 1838 to December 13th, 1841 -
The Republic Commissioned a Second Navy
This navy was under the command of Edwin Ward Moore and consisted of six ships. It was ready to be used by spring, 1840. -
Creation of the Lone Star Flag
The flag was adopted as the flag of Texas, and represented their unity. -
The Santa Fe Expedition
This began in Brushy Creek, June 18th. It consisted of 321 soldiers, adventurers and merchants under the command of General Hugh McLeod. The majority of the party surrendered to their arrest when they reached New Mexico. -
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Burleson's Vice Presidency
Edward Burleson was Vice President of Texas from December 13th, 1841 to December 9th, 1844. -
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Houston's Presidency II
Sam Houston served his second term, from December 13th, 1841 to December 9th, 1844. -
Mexican Invasion of Texas
This was the first time Mexico invaded Texas since 1836. General Rafael Vazquez took control of San Antonio with 1,400 men. -
New Congress Elected
A new congress was elected and President Houston offered a compromise to Mexico. -
General Adrian Woll Captures San Antonio
General Woll commanded a Mexican army to move to capture San Antonio and did. Texan voluntreers under Captain John C. Hays lured the Mexican army to a battle at Salado Creek and defeated Woll. Woll, retreated to the city. -
Houston Meets with Native Tribes
President Houston met with Penateka Commances and Wichitas to sign a treaty making peace at the council at Tehuacana Creek. -
Death of Secretary of State Upshur
Upshur died from a new gun demonstration that exploded on the USS Princeton. This set back negotiations of annexation. -
Texas' Annexation Signed
Van Zandt, Henderson and Calhoun wrapped up negotiations that would assure the protection of Texas from Mexican attacks, and signed the treaty. Houston received a copy of the treaty and was satisficed with the results April 28th. -
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Jones Presidency
Anson Jones began his presidency, and lasted from December 9th, 1844 to February 19th, 1846 -
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Anderson's Vice Presidency
Kenneth Anderson was Vice President of Texas from December 9th, 1844 to July 3, 1845. -
Texans Approve Annexation
This vote was on a margin of 4,254 to 267. The margin for the constitution 4,174 to 312. -
Election of a Governor and State Legislature
President James Polk signed the Texas Admission Act December 29th. An election for Texas was held in polls December 15th to establish a state government to fully integrate Texas into the U.S.