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Texas declares independence from Mexico
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Battle of San Jacinto. Victory over Mexican army and capture of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna on the following day achieves de facto Texas independence.
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Texans vote on new government officers, national constitution, and the question of annexation to the United States. Vote overwhelmingly in favor of annexation.
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Resolution to recognize Texas introduced in the U.S. Senate.
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General Santa Anna arrives in Washington, DC.
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Santa Anna, home in Mexico, renounces all guarantees made to the Republic of Texas as a condition to his restoration of freedom.
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Texas Congress passes joint resolution approving of President Sam Houston's withdrawal of annexation proposal.
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U.S. Senate passes a proposed commerce treaty with the Republic of Texas. However, the Senate's amendment of the original treaty terms causes the Texas Congress to reject the final version of the treaty.
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Annexation offer sent to Texas president Anson Jones.