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Meeting was held at Washington-on-the-Brazos, people declared independence from Mexico. They referenced violations of the Constitution of 1824 Primary source (APA):
Convention of 1836. (1836). Texas Declaration of Independence. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175: A Dozen Documents that Made a Difference.
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Famous people like William Travis, Davy Crockett, and James Bowie gave their lives at the Alamo. The Alamo fell on March 6, and became a symbol of independence. Primary source (APA):
Travis, W. B. (1836, February 24). Letter from the Alamo (“Victory or Death”). Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175.
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James Fannin and his men were executed after surrendering. This only strengthened support of independence. Convention of 1836. (1836). Texas Declaration of Independence (context of revolutionary grievances). Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175.
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Sam Houston’s army defeated Santa Anna’s forces ending the Texas Revolution. Primary source (APA):
Houston, S. (1836). Official correspondence of Sam Houston. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175.
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Santa Anna signed documents recognizing Texas independence and had his troops removed. Primary source (APA):
Santa Anna, A. L., Republic of Texas. (1836). Treaties of Velasco. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175.
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A new Constitution was adopted by Texas which established a republican government with Sam Houston as its president Primary source (APA):
Convention of 1836. (1836). Constitution of the Republic of Texas. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175.
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Sam Houston wanted peace with the Natives and approved of annexation by the United States in order to stabilize Texas. His presidency ended on December 10, 1838. Houston, S. (1836). Presidential correspondence. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175.
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Lamar was against being annexed and wanted militiary expansion and public education. This lead to conflict and more debt for the new Republic. His presidency ended on December 13, 1841. Lamar, M. B. (1841). Presidential papers. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175.
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Texas became the 28th state of the United States, which ended the Republic of Texas. Primary source (APA):
U.S. Congress. (1845). Joint resolution for annexing Texas to the United States. Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas 175.
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