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Declaration of Independence
General Council Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazon adopts a declaration of independence without debate. Written by George Childress, this declaration argued that Mexican violations of the Constitution of 1824 forced revolt and separation. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Huston leads the Texas army against the army of Santa Anna and wins a decisive victory. The capture of Santa Anna after the battle secures the fate of the new Republic of Texas. -
First Election and Instituded Government of the Republic of Texas
Texan voters elect Sam Houston as President of Texas, endorse the Constitution of Texas, and vote for annexation to the United States of America. Voters also elect the first Congress of the Republic. -
Texas Boundaries Established
Texas Congress responds to Sam Houston's urge to establish boundaries with an act that declares the southern boundary of Texas the Rio Grande, and the boundaries between the U.S. and Texas to remain the same as the Adams-Onis Treaty. -
Second Administration of Texas
Mirabeau B. Lamar takes office as the second President of Texas. In his first address to Congress Lamar declares that the time has come for "an exterminating war" with Texas Indians. -
Texas Capital Moves to Austin
The Capital of Texas moves to Waterloo from Houston. Waterloo will eventually become Austin, the chosen name for the new Capital of Texas. -
Santa Fe Expedition
The ill fated Santa Fe Expedition leaves Austin to persuade the people of Santa Fe to break ties with Mexico and join Texas. The only move to expand made by the Republic of Texas. -
Second Houstion Admistration Begins
Sam Houston is elected for a second term as President of Texas. His election marks a dramatic policy change to budgeting and international relations. -
General Vasquez Invades Texas
General Vasquez crosses the Rio Grande with 1,400 troops and takes San Antonio. Vasquez returns to Mexico after only two days, but takes 100 prisoners with him. -
Texas Joins the United States of America
In January 1844 the U.S. congress passed a annexation resolution for Texas. On July 4th, the Texas Congress adopted an ordinance approving annexation. In December of the same year James Polk signed the Texas Admissions Act.
