Texas Independence and Annexation

By CassyAldaz

  • 1718

    Spain builds forts across Texas in order to claim the areas.

  • 1776

    The United States declares its independence from Great Britain.

  • 1821

    Mexico, whose territory includes Texas, wins its independence from Spain.

  • 1836

    Texas gains independence from Mexico and Mexico becomes its own county.

  • 1845

    Texas joins the United States as the 28th state!