1836-1845

Texas Independence

Mar 2, 1836

American Texans meet at the Washing on the Brazos to declare Independence from Mexico.

Battle of The Alamo

Mar 6, 1836

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

Battle of San Jacinto

Apr 21, 1836

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

Sam Houston Inaugurated

Oct 22, 1836

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

1837

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

Jan 4, 1838

Senator William Preston offers treaty between the United States, Republic of Texas and Mexico.

Texas Withdrawals Annex Offer

Oct 12, 1838

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

Mar 3, 1843

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

Sam Houston Submit Annexation

1844

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

U.S Rejects Treaty

Jun 8, 1844

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

Annex Resolution

Feb 27, 1845

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

Annexation Ordinance

Oct 13, 1845

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

Dec 29, 1845

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