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Revolution War: a conflict where American settlers and Hispanic Texans (Tejanos) fought for independence from Mexico, resulting in the creation of the Republic of Texas
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The Texas Declaration of Independence, adopted on March 2, 1836, at Washington-on-the-Brazos, formally declared Texas's separation from Mexico, establishing the Republic of Texas, and was largely drafted by George Childress.
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Battle of the Alamo; a crucial, 13-day siege in the Texas Revolution where a small Texan force, including legendary figures like Davy Crockett and William B. Travis, defended the Alamo mission
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Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first President of the Republic of Texas after winning the first presidential election, where he secured a landslide victory (around 77% of the vote) against Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith.
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United States formally recognizes the Republic of Texas a significant diplomatic act marking the end of President Andrew Jackson's term and paving the way for future relations
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The American flag we know today as the official State flag of Texas was adopted in January of 1839.
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In the Battle of the Neches, near present-day Tyler, Cherokees were defeated in their attempt to retain land granted to them by a previous state treaty
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Violent confrontation between Texans and Comanche leaders in San Antonio. President Lamar ordered the Rangers to attack Comanche villages in his campaign to drive American Indians out of Texas.
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Sam Houston declares an armistice with Mexico.
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U.S. Congress Passes Resolution. The U.S. Congress passes a joint resolution for the annexation of Texas.
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Texas officially becomes the 28th state of the United States, the date the U.S. Congress formally accepted the Annexation Resolution, making Texas the 28th state, following its declaration of independence in 1836 and a decade as the Republic of Texas