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Texas Independence
American Texans meet at the Washing on the Brazos to declare Independence from Mexico. -
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
General Sam Houston and his American-Texan army defeated Santa Anna's Mexican army along the San Jacinto River. -
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
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
President Polk signs the Joint Resolution to the Annexation of Texas, thus Texas becomes the 28th state of the United States of America.