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The Alamo mission in San Antonio falls to Mexican General Santa Anna after a 13 day siege. James Bowie, Davy Crockett and William B Travis die, Travis's famous "Victory or Death" letter is written during this period.
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Delegates at Washington declare Texas independence from Mexico
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Legal document that modeled after the U.S. Constitution but with unique provisions
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About 400 Texian soldiers are killed under Santa Anna's orders after surrendering at the Battle of Coleto Creek
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Texian forces under General Sam Houston defeat Santa Anna's army, securing Texan independence.
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Santa Anna signs treaties recognizing Texas independence, even though these are disputed by Mexico
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Sam Houston becomes the first president of the republic of Texasexas
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The proposal is rejected due to slavery concerns
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Promotes aggressive expansion, a strong military, and public education, opposes Native America policies
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Conflict between the Texas army and the Cherokee, resulting in their removal from East Texas
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National Flag of Texas
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Failed peace negotiation between Texas officials and Comanche leaders, leading to violence
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Focuses on financial stability and diplomatic relations. He reduces the army and explores renewed U.S. annexation efforts.
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Mexico briefly occupies San Antonio, leading to the failed Texan retaliatory Mier Expedition
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Having invested $50,000 and three years just to secure his empresario contract for the Nacogdoches area, Edwards was very reluctant to give up his position. That reluctance turned into outright hostility when the Mexican government revoked his contract; an act that led directly to the Fredonian Rebellion.
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1st constitution of Texas as a U.S. State took effect
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