The Republic of Texas

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  • David G. Burnett

    David G. Burnett

    David G. Burnett was elected interim President of The Republic of Texas.

  • Stephen F. Austin

    Stephen F. Austin dies.
  • Election

    Election

    David G. Burnett called for an election and Houston was elected President in a landslide.
  • Constitution

    Constitution

    The consultation drafted a constitution similar to the one in the United States.

  • Second election

    Second election was won by Mirabeua Lamer who had complete opposite views as Houston. He was not afraid to spend money, wanted to fight both indians and Mexicans, and did not want to be annexed to the United States.

  • State Capital Moves

    State capital moves from Houston to Austin.

  • Houston wins again

    Houston runs for President and wins again.

  • Mexican raids

    Mexico begins raids into Texas lands.

  • Bankrupt

    The Republic of Texas is bankrupt and Dr Anson Jones is President. He is a strong supporter of annexation.

  • Texas joins the Union

    Texas becomes admitted to the Union.