Revolution/Republic Timeline

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  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Texas declared independence from Mexico. This was made official by the delegates of the people of Texas in General Convention at the Town of Washington.
  • Sam Houston plans for San Jacinto

    Sam Houston plans for San Jacinto
    Sam Houston makes plans to meet Santa Anna on the battlefield. He writes down notes just in case he does not survive the battle. The battle took place on April 21,1836. Sam Houston led his army to win and defeated Santa Anna and his army. Santa Anna was captured and brought to Houston and forced to sign an armistice that would give Texas it's freedom.
  • Offering of Annexation

    Offering of Annexation
    The republic of Texas gives the U.S. government a formal offer to annex Texas to the United States. On October 12, 1838, Texas withdrawals the offer due to the lack of care from the U.S. congress.
  • Houston as President

    Houston as President
    Sam Houston served as the president of the Republic of Texas from 1838-1841 and then again from 1841-1844.
  • Texas Flag

    Texas Flag
    The flag was adopted on January 25, as the second flag of the Republic of Texas. All of the colors and symbols on the flag came from the U.S. flag.
  • Commerce Treaty

    Commerce Treaty
    The United States Senate passes a commerce treaty with the Republic of Texas. The treaty was rejected by Texas Congress due to the Senates original treaty terms.
  • Texas Independence

    Texas Independence
    Congress U.S. accepted the offer to consider the proposed Mexican treaty and the annexation resolution from the U.S. Texas independence is guaranteed as long as it remains separate.
  • 28th Sate

    28th Sate
    Texas officially becomes the 28th state in the United States. President Polk signs the joint Resolution.
  • References

    Texas 175: A Dozen Documents That Made A Difference - Texas State Library: TSLAC. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/index.html