How Texas Came To Be

By mbrown126
  • Texas Revolution begins

    Texas Revolution begins

  • Texas Declares Independence

    Texas Declares Independence

  • The Fall of the Alamo

    The Fall of the Alamo

    Santa Anna led an attack on the Alamo. Texas fought in a fierce battle over the Mexican army, but ultimately the Mexican army ended up winning.
  • Battle of San Jacinto, Texas wins Independence

    Battle of San Jacinto, Texas wins Independence

  • The Republic of Texas

    The Republic of Texas

    Texas citizens elect Sam Houston as their first president.
  • Texas adopts the Lone Star flag

    Texas adopts the Lone Star flag

  • Texas joined the U.S.

    Texas joined the U.S.

    Texas was annexed to the United States under the President James Polk administration.
  • U.S.-Mexican War begins

    U.S.-Mexican War begins

  • U.S.-Mexican War ends

    U.S.-Mexican War ends

  • 1st Railroad in Texas is established

    1st Railroad in Texas is established