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The War That Lasted After It Ended
Mexican Texas declared its independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution in 1835–1836. The Texas war of independence ended on April 21, 1836, but Mexico refused to recognize the independence of the Republic of Texas, and intermittent conflicts between the two states continued into the 1840 -
The Alamo
On February 23rd, approximately 1,500 Mexicans marched into San Antonio de Béxar as the first step in a campaign to retake Texas. The Alamo: An Illustrated History (George Nelson; Aldine Books) -
Great Words Spoken
The Alamo would give us some great moments but the statement by Sam Houston "Remember the Alamo", might be the most famous. Texian Iliad (Stephen L. Hardin; University of Texas Press) -
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Texas History
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Becoming President
After the Battle of San Jacinto, Samuel Houston wins the election in the 1836 Texas presidential election. Lankevich, George J. (1979). The Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Chronology, Documents, Bibliography. Oceana Publications. ISBN 978-0-379-12085-1. -
Sam Gets A City
In early 1837, the government moved to a new capital, the city of Houston, named for the country's first president. -
Austin, Texas And Its Settlers
In 1837 settlers founded the village of Waterloo on the banks of the Colorado River. -
Texas' Old Glory
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Austin Over Houston
Austin becomes the capitol of Texas instead of Houston on January 1, 1839.
