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Unrest in Texas
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Mexico becomes a centralized government.
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General Council meet.
The TX general council meet at Washington-on-the-Brazos. -
TX Declaration of Independence
The council drafted and adopted the Texas declaration of independence. -
Sam Houston becomes Commander and Chief
The council voted Sam Houston as the Commander and Chief of the Texas army. -
Battle of the Alamo
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The Republic of Texas writes a constitution
constitution is written and a interim government is established. -
Fannin's Army Captured
Fannin's army is captured when traveling from Goliad to Victoria. -
Execution at Goliad
The prisoners of Fannin's army are executed at Goliad. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston defeats Santa Anna -
Treaty signed
Santa Anna signs treaty to move the Mexican army south of the Rio Grande. -
The Republic of TX elects first government officials
President - Sam Houston, VP - Mirabeau B. Lamar -
U.S. recognizes TX as a country
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Mirabeau B. Lamar becomes president of TX
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Trouble between TX and Indians
Peace conference between TX and Comanche turns violent. -
Sam Houston re-elected President
Sam Houston is elected as the 3rd president of TX -
Road to annexation
U.S. and TX reopen talks of annexation. -
Anson Jones elected president
Anson Jones elected as the 4th and final president of the Republic of Texas. -
TX is annexed by U.S.
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The 28th state of the U.S.
Texas transfers authority to the U.S. and becomes the 28th state. -
References
Campbell, R. B. (2003). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.