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Beginning of the Texan Revolution
From the Digital Public Library of America on the Texan Revolution -
Period: to
Sam Houston's First Presidency
Established boundaries.
Sent delagates to U.S. to accept Independence -
Battle of the Alamo
Beginning date of the Battle of the Alamo at San Antonio -
Massacre at Fort Goliad Chapel
300-400 Texan prisoners led by Col. Fannin executed by Mexican army. -
End of Mexican Revolution and Battle of San Jacinto
Source: Digital Public Library of America
Decicive victory for Texas -
Period: to
Lamar's Presidential Administration
Mainly known for pushing natives into Reservations and off Texan land. -
Failed Mexican Invasion at San Antonio
Mexican army recaptured San Antonio, but were defeated by Texan army and expelled back to Mexico -
Period: to
Second Houston Administration
Known for defending territory from Mexico and re-opening negotiations for annexation by the U.S.. -
Texas Annexed into the United States
Annexed by President Tyler and made an offical State of the Union.