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The Battle of the Alamo Begins
The Battle of the Alamo was an operation at a mission in San Antonio that was fought between February 23, 1836 – March 6, 1836. The war was fought by General Santa Ana against Americans fighting for Texan independence from Mexico. The Battle was won by the Mexican Army. -
Republic of Texas declares independence
Texas declares its independence from Mexico. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
The battle that freed Texas from Mexico that ended the Texas Revolution. -
Sam Houston elected president of the Republic of Texas
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The Father of Texas dies.
Stephen Fuller Austin has died. -
The Republic of Texas is Recognized
US President Andrew Jackson and Congress recognize the Republic of Texas. -
Mirabeau Lamar inaugarated as President
Mirabeau B. Lamar inaugurated as second President of the Republic of Texas after Sam Houston. -
Sam Houston becomes president of the Republic of Texas...Again!
Sam Houston became president of the Republic of Texas for the second time. -
Texas Becomes the 28th State
President James Polk signed the annexation acts that allowed Texas to become the 28th state in the Union.
