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US President
Andrew Jackson was the sitting US president during most of the Texas Revolution. -
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First President of Texas
Sam Houston became the first President of Texas after the Texas Revolution. -
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David Crockett arrives at the Alamo
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Battle of The Alamo
General Santa Anna arrives in San Antonio and begins the siege of the Alamo. -
Texas Independence
During the convention of 1836, The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. -
Alamo Defeated
In the early morning, Mexican forces scale the fort walls. Killing every man inside who was defending the Alamo -
Battle of Coleto Creek
Col. Fannin's men battled Mexican forces before surrendering the next morning. -
Battle of San Jacinto
On this day Sam Houston and his forces defeated General Santa Anna near the San Jacinto river. Resulting in the capture of Santa Anna. -
Treaties of Valesco
On this day Santa Anna signed the treaties of Valesco. Bringing an end to the Texas Revolution in favor of Texas. -
President Houston
Sam Houston becomes first President of Texas -
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President Van Buren
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Second President of Texas
The second president of Texas was Mirabeau B. Lamar. -
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President
John Tyler became president -
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Final president of the Republic of Texas
Anson Jones became the final President of the Republic of Texas. He led Texas to becoming part of the Union. -
State of Texas
Texas became the 28th state of the Union. -
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President Polk
James K. Polk became president with fate of Texas weighing on his campaign