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Thomas Jefferson elected president
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Lewis and Clark begin expedition to survey the Louisiana Purchase
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Spain cedes Florida to United States
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Andrew Jackson elected President
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Texans repulsed a detachment of Mexican cavalry at the Battle of Gonzales. The revolution began.
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Consultation met
The Consultation met to consider options for more autonomous rule for Texas. A document known as the Organic Law outlined the organization and functions of a new Provisional Government. -
Texas Declaration of Indepence SIgned
The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed by members of the Convention of 1836. An ad interim government was formed for the newly created Republic of Texas. -
End of the Battle of the Alamo
Texans under Col. William B. Travis were overwhelmed by the Mexican army after a two-week siege at the Battle of the Alamo in San Antonio. The Runaway Scrape began. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Texans under Sam Houston routed the Mexican forces of Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. Thus, independence was won in one of the most decisive battles in history. -
Victoria assumes English throne
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YMCA founded
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2 Events
Democratic candidate James Buchanan defeats Republican John Fremont to become 15th President of the U.S.
Booker T. Washington born