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Revolution and Republic of Texas
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Declaration
Texas declares independence from Mexico. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Battle of San Jacinto
Victory over Mexican army and capture of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna on the following day. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Recognition
U.S. recognizes the Republic of Texas. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Annexation Offer
Texas minister to the United States presents U.S. government a formal offer from the Republic of Texas to annex itself to the United States. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Disapproval
John Quincy Adams speaks against the annexation of Texas all morning, every morning in the U.S. House of Representatives. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Offer Withdrawal
Texas withdraws the offer of annexation because of the U.S. Congress' lack of action on the proposal. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Armistice
Sam Houston issues proclamation declaring armistice between Mexico and Texas. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Joint Resolution is Signed
After much back and forth, a resolution to annex Texas is signed by the House, the Senate, US president Tyler, and Texas president Anson Jones. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Texas is a State
President Polk signs the Joint Resolution, and Texas is officially the 28th state on this date. (TSLAC, 2012) -
Complete Transition
Transfer of government completed when Governor J. Pinckney Henderson takes the oath of office. (TSLAC, 2012)