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Texas and Mexico both wanted the border but struggled to control it.
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First military engagement of the Texas Revolution.
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Texas declared independence from Mexico.
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A 13 day battle fought between General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (Mexico) and the Alamo's 200 defenders lead by James bowie and William Travis.
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The Mexican army defeats and executes 417 Texan revolutionaries at Goliad. This inspired and brought the Texans together to break away from Mexico.
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Texans captured Santa Anna and in exchange for his freedom he signed the Treaty of Velaso. In this Santa Anna recognized Texas' freedom.
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The Republic of Texas was an independent sovereign country. Sam Houston was elected as Texas' first president.
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Texas becoming a part of the United States. The U.S. gained 268,597 square miles.
