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The Texan Decleration of indepenance was adopted at the Washington-on-the-Brazos. By March 17th The Republic of Texas would have created their constitution and established government.
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The Alamo had been under siege by Santa Anna's Mexican troops from February 23 the siege ended after the Mexican army killed 183 Texians.
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Sam Houston lead an attack on Santa Anna's army while the Spanish army was taking a siesta the battle was a victory for the Texan republic only lasting 18 minutes it resulted in the capture of Santa Anna.
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Sam Houston's First Term was spent trying to gain recognition or possible annexation for the new republic, lobbying to gain better relations with the native American people in Texas, and trying to repair the financial status of the country.
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Texas struggled to gain recognition despite Sam Houston's good relationship with President Jackson. After some political maneuvering, the U.S.A finally recognized the republic of Texas.
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Lamar's Presidency was marked by aggression against the native American population that was raiding anglo American settlements. Lamar also attempted to obtain a better relationship with Mexico but ultimately failed.
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France was the first European country to recognize Texas.
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Houston's second term focused on reliving the countries debt, mending trade with the Native American tribes, attempts to tame the Texan populace in not antagonizing Mexico, and finally annexing Texas to the United States.
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Sam Houston using political maneuvering and relationships between England, France, Mexico, and the USA was able to get texas to annex before his term ended.
