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Andrew Jackson was the sitting US president during most of the Texas Revolution.
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Sam Houston became the first President of Texas after the Texas Revolution.
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General Santa Anna arrives in San Antonio and begins the siege of the Alamo.
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During the convention of 1836, The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. -
In the early morning, Mexican forces scale the fort walls. Killing every man inside who was defending the Alamo
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Col. Fannin's men battled Mexican forces before surrendering the next morning.
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On this day Sam Houston and his forces defeated General Santa Anna near the San Jacinto river. Resulting in the capture of Santa Anna.
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On this day Santa Anna signed the treaties of Valesco. Bringing an end to the Texas Revolution in favor of Texas.
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Sam Houston becomes first President of Texas -
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The second president of Texas was Mirabeau B. Lamar.
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John Tyler became president
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Anson Jones became the final President of the Republic of Texas. He led Texas to becoming part of the Union.
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Texas became the 28th state of the Union. -
James K. Polk became president with fate of Texas weighing on his campaign