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Texans at Gonzales under the command of Colonel John H. Moore refused to return a small cannon lent to them by Mexican authorities. When the Mexicans came to take it back the Texans rolled out the cannon under a flag that read, “Come and Take It.” Mexicans retreated, but the war had only begun. -
In this declaration, the free people of Texas affirm their loyalty to the Mexican Constitution of 1824. They also formally declare war upon the armies of Santa Anna and the government that he represents until of Santa Anna's forces have left Texas and the old Government reinstated. Until these conditions are met the free people of Texas are morally and legally free to form their own government to uphold their natural rights. https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/declaracion.html -
Against General Huston's orders, a group of 150 Texans defended the Alamo from the advancing Mexican army. In the end all the men were killed and only a few women and children escaped. This event rose substantial support in the US for Texan independence in addition to inspiring many new recruits to the Texas army.
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Texas unanimously declares independence from Mexico.
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After a decisive victory against the Mexicans, President David G. Burnet and General Santa Anna sign a treaty formally recognizing Texan independence.
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/velasco.html
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The town of Waterloo between the Colorado and Trinity rivers is made the new capital of Texas and has its name changed to Austin.
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The "Lone Star Flag" is made the official flag of the Republic of Texas.
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Texas is officially annexed into the united states under the administration of President James Polk by a Joint Resolution of Congress
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/annexation/march1845.html
Peters, Richard, ed., The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America, v.5, pp. 797-798, Boston, Chas. C. Little and Jas. Brown, 1850. -
The United States and Mexico dispute over the official border boils over as American Troops under General Taylor are stationed on the Rio Grande River. The Mexican's take this as an invasion and the first battle of the war breaks out.
https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/texas-history-timeline
