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The Battle of the Alamo
The garrison's sentries spot the advance of Santa Anna's Cavalry units. After scouts confirm the Mexican Army's presence, Colonel William B. Travis ordered a withdrawal into the Alamo compound. -
Texas Declaration of Independence
It was produced, literally, overnight, It was urgency, because while it was being prepared, the Alamo in San Antonio was under seige by Santa Anna's army of Mexico. -
Battle of the Alamo
The final assault came before daybreak in the morning as columns of Mexican soldiers emerged from the predawn darkness and headed for the Alamo's walls. -
Battle of San Jacinto
During Texas war for independence from Mexico, the Texas militia under Sam Houston launched a surprise attack against the forces of Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, near present-day Houston, Texas. -
Texas enters the Union
Texas was admitted to the union of the United States of America -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, ending the Mexican-American War in favor of the United States.