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The public treaty Santa Anna signed in exchange for his freedom, that ended the war. He also signed a private treaty agreeing to use his influence to advocate that the Texas southern border would be the Rio Grande rather than the Nueces. -
The French become the first European government to recognize Texas. Holland and Great Britain followed which allowed European loans to be taken out by Texas. -
Penteka Commanche cheifs came to San Antonio to negotiate a peace treaty. Upon hearing of the abuse endured by a young Anglo girl, things took a sour turn and remaining Anglo prisoners were tortured or killed in retaliation. -
500 Comanches raided the southwest to decimation (aside from Victoria) stealing horses, materials, and killing settlers. -
This failed expedition led to the end of Lamar's administration after failing to reach a trade agreement with New Mexico.
They got lost, they ran out of food, and their delay gave Mexico enough time to get their first and arrest them. -
After a very personal debate and battle of male ego, Sam Houston wins the presidency as "the only Man for Texas"
His policies on finance were strict as Texas was in deep debt, and he stood for peace with the Indians instead of war. -
In support of Sam Houston's indian policies, and the Beureau of Indian Affairs was created.
This resulted in many treaties, but not with the Comanches or the Wichitas. -
General Vasquez invades San Antonio and takes prisoners, this causes a "general call to arms" and forced President Houston into war talks with congress. -
Though told to retreat by Somervell, 300 men led by Colonel Fisher invaded Mexico, were outnumbered, and imprisoned (twice)
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To pay for the lives lost during the escape of Fisher and his men (and subsequent recapture) Santa Anna demanded 17 of the 176 captured Texans be executed.
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Houston was able to sign a "cease fire" with Mexico -
Using the new Colt revolver, Jack Hays men were able to kill 20 of 70 Comanches. This new gun power led to the meeting at Tehuacana Creek that resulted in a peace treaty. -
Without Whig support, and in an attempt to avoid war with Mexico, the Annexation of Texas failed. -
The population of Texas increases by 269% since its beginning -
By an act of Congress, Texas was annexed into the US. Sam Houston caught the Republic Flag as it was being lowered and the new flag was raised.