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Battle of the Alamo start
Texas forces with famous individuals likes James Bowie, William Travis, & David Crockett, defended the Alamo mission from general Santa Anna's army. Unfortunately everyone died.
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Texas Declaration of Independence
At the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos, the Texas Declaration of independence was signed, creating the Republic of Texas.
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Battle of the Alamo Ends
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Goliad Massacre
After the Battle of Coleto, Colonel James Fannin and his troops were executed by Stanta Anna's Mexican army.
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Battle of San Jacinto
Santa Anna suffered a major defeat and was captured by General Sam Houston and his Texan forces, ending the Texas Revolution.
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Texas Presidency
Sam Houston becomes the first President of the Republic of Texas and tries to stabilize the new country.
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U.S. Acknowledges the Republic of Texas
The United States officially recognized Texas as an independent nation.
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New President
Mirabeau B. Lamar is elected the second president of the Republic, focusing on education and expansion.
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Austin becomes the caiptal of the Republic of Texas
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Council House Fight
Negotiations between Comanche chiefs and Texan officials break down and many Comanche leaders are killed.
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Battle of Plum Creek
Texan forces defeat a large Comanche war party near Lockhart, Texas.
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Sam Houston Re-Elected
Sam Houston is re-elected and focuses on trying to re-establish peace with the native tribes and solve their accrued debt.
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Mexican invasions of 1842
Two failed attempts to reclaim Texas were performed by Mexico.
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Battle of Salado Creek
Texas forces repel a Mexican invasion around San Antonio.
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Battle of Mier
Texas forces attempt to invade Mexico and are captured, failing. Seventeen soldiers were executed by lottery. This was known as the "Black Bean Episode". Primary Document: Texas Independence Trail Region. -
Annexation of Texas by the United States & End of the Texas Republic
The Texas Republic is Annexed by the United States becoming the 28th state.
Primary Document: Border Crossings, A History of US-Mexico Relations