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The Republic of Texas
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Texas Declares Independence from Mexico
On March 2nd, Texans declare independence from Mexico. (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/declaration.html) -
Battle of San Jacinto
On this day, the Battle of San Jacinto occurred. Next day, General Santa Anna was captured and prisoned. (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/houston_sanjacinto.html) -
U.S. Recognition
The U.S. recognizes the Republic of Texas. (2017, p. 147) -
Lone Star Flag
The Lone Star Flag was designed by Peter Krag. (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/flag.html) -
Declares Armistice
Sam Houston declares armistice between Mexico and Texas. (2017, p. 159) -
President of Texas
Samuel Houston becomes the President of the Republic of Texas. (2017, p. 158) -
Annexation Treaty
An annexation treaty signed by Calhoun and Van Zandt and Henderson. (2017, p. 167) -
Cuevas-Smith Treaty
The Cueavs-Smith Treaty between Mexico and Texas is signed which guarantees Texas independence as long as it remains a separate republic. (https://ush1unit2assessmentdblock13.wordpress.com/2013/11/18/annexation-and-independence-of-texas/) -
Texas Becomes a State!
President Polk signs the joint resolution which makes Texas the 28th state! (2017, p. 169)
