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The Battle of Gonzales
The first shots were fired on October 2, 1835, starting the battle of Gonzales. -
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Texas Revolution
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The Battle of Concepcion
The Mexican army attacked a division of rebellious Texans led by Jim Bowie outside of San Antonio. -
The Texas Declaration Of Independence
Delegates from all over Texas met at Washington-on-the-Brazos to write and sign this Declaration. -
The Battle of the Alamo
On March 6 the Mexican army attacked the Texans at the Alamo and defeated. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
This was the battle that sealed Texas independence due to the capturing of Santa Ana. -
Santa Ana renounces all guarantees made to republic of Texas to gain back his freedom.
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Texas withdraws the offer of annexation because of the U.S. Congress' lack of action on the proposal.
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Sam Houston issues proclamation declaring armistice between Mexico and Texas.
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An annexation treaty between the U.S. and Texas signed between the two diplomats. JUNE 8
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President Polk signs the Joint Resolution. Texas officially the 28th state on this date.