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Texas Declares Independence
The Convention of 1836 took place at Washington-on-the-Brazos by 59 delegates on March 1, 1836. They drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence at that time which they adopted on March 2, 1836. In addition, the delegates drafted the Texas Constitution wherein they defined the plan they had for the new Republic.
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The Fall of the Alamo
Santa Anna and his troops attached the Alamo. Travis, Crockett, Bowie, and a small group of Texas rebels were defeated by the Mexican army. Many were killed and the survivors were executed by Santa Anna's men.
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Fannin retreats
Sam Houston ordered James Fannin back to Victoria to prevent an invasion by the Mexan army.
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Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston led the Texian army in battle against the Mexican army to victory of the Battle of San Jacinto.
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The Republic of Texas
Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the new Republic of Texas. Mirabeau B. Lamar was elected the Vice President while Stephen F. Austin was appointed Secretary of State. On December 27, 1836, Austin passed away while in office.
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Austin become the capital of Texas
Lamar becomes the second president of Texas. Congress wanted to have the capital relocated. Lamar decided on the village of Waterloo but had the name changed to Austin to pay honor to Stephen F. Austin's legacy.
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Lone Star Flag adopted
The flag known today as the State flag became the Republic of Texas' official flag.
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The Santa Fe Expedition
General Hugh McLeod, a graduate from West Point led the Santa Fe Expedition. Lamar sent Jose Antonio Navarro along with four other commissioners on the expedition to express sympathy on Texas' behalf to the local residents.
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Treaty of Annexation signed
President Tyler appoint John C. Calhoun to have Texas join the Union. Negotiations were completed with Van Zandt and Henderson. Assurance was given that Texas would be protected and not suffer attacks from Mexico and the treaty of annexation was signed.
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End of Houston's second term
Lamar supported Vice President, Edward Burleson while Houston supported Secretary of State, Anson Jones. James K. Polk won the election for president.
Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: a history of the Lone Star state (3rd ed.). P. 167. New York: Oxford University Press.