1836-1845

  • Texas Independence

    Texas Independence
    American Texans meet at the Washing on the Brazos to declare Independence from Mexico.
  • Battle of The Alamo

    Battle of The Alamo
    Santa Anna's troops defeated Texans holding down the fort of The Alamo after a 13-day siege.
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle of San Jacinto
    General Sam Houston and his American-Texan army defeated Santa Anna's Mexican army along the San Jacinto River.
  • Sam Houston Inaugurated

    Sam Houston Inaugurated
    Sam Houston is inaugurated as the President of the Republic of Texas. He won against Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith.
  • United States recognizes the Republic of Texas

    The United States recognizes the Republic of Texas but denies annexation as it was prohibited due to a treaty between the United States and Mexico.
  • Tripartite Treaty Offered

    Tripartite Treaty Offered
    Senator William Preston offers treaty between the United States, Republic of Texas and Mexico.
  • Texas Withdrawals Annex Offer

    Texas withdrawals it's offer to annex itself to the United States due to the U.S's lack of action.
  • Texas Rejects U.S Treaty

    The United States Congress offers treaty with the Republic of Texas , Texas rejects treaty due to U.S's terms.
  • Sam Houston Submit Annexation

    Sam Houston submits annexation to the U.S Congress and resumes discussion of Texas Annexation.
  • U.S Rejects Treaty

    United States Congress rejects Sam Houston's offer to the annexation of Texas 35-16.
  • Annex Resolution

    A Joint Resolution to Annex Texas passes the United States Senate 27-25 with amendments to be voted on.
  • Annexation Ordinance

    Annexation ordinance and state constitution are submitted to Texas voters pending approval. Total votes were in favor of annexation, 7,664-430.
  • Annexation of Texas

    Annexation of Texas
    President Polk signs the Joint Resolution to the Annexation of Texas, thus Texas becomes the 28th state of the United States of America.