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Texas Declaration of Independence signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
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Battle of the Alamo. Texan forces, including famous figures like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, are defeated by Mexican troops under General Santa Anna.
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Battle of San Jacinto. Texan forces, led by Sam Houston, defeat the Mexican army, securing Texas independence.
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Treaty of Velasco signed, granting Texas independence from Mexico.
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Sam Houston inaugurated as the first President ofthe Republic of Texas.
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The Republic of Texas establishes its Navy.
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The Texan Congress approves the Constitution of the Republic of Texas.
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The Battle of Neches. Texan militia repel a Cherokee invasion of East Texas.
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The Cherokee War endswith the signing of the Treaty of Bowles Village.
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Mirabeau B. Lamar inaugurated as the second President of the Republic of Texas.
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Adelsverein, a society dedicated to the colonization of German immigrants in Texas, is founded.
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The Council House Fight in San Antonio leads tothe deaths of Comanche leaders and Texans, escalating tensions with Native American tribes.
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Annexation of Texas by the United States is proposed in a resolution passed by the Texan Congress.
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The United States Congress approves the joint resolution for the annexation of Texas.
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Texas officially becomes the 28th state of the United States.