Annexation of the Republic of Texas and Texas Statehood (1836–1846)

1. Texas Declaration of Independence is adopted

   Mar 2, 1836Labels: Texas Declaration, Washington-on-the-Brazos

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2. Republic of Texas constitution is adopted

   Mar 16, 1836Labels: Republic of, Washington-on-the-Brazos

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3. Texian victory at the Battle of San Jacinto

   Apr 21, 1836Labels: Sam Houston, Battle of

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4. Treaties of Velasco are signed

   May 14, 1836Labels: Treaties of, Santa Anna

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5. Texas voters approve constitution and seek U.S. annexation

   Sep 1, 1836Labels: Republic of, Constitution referendum

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6. Sam Houston becomes first President of Texas

   Oct 22, 1836Labels: Sam Houston, President of

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7. U.S. Senate rejects Texas annexation treaty

   Jun 8, 1844Labels: U S, Annexation treaty

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8. Anson Jones takes office as Texas president

   Dec 9, 1844Labels: Anson Jones, President of

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9. U.S. enacts Joint Resolution to annex Texas

   Mar 1, 1845Labels: U S, Joint Resolution

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10. Texas Convention approves Ordinance of Annexation

    Jul 4, 1845Labels: Ordinance of, Texas Convention

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11. Texas convention adopts the 1845 state constitution

    Aug 27, 1845Labels: Texas State, Texas Convention

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12. Texas voters ratify annexation and constitution

    Oct 13, 1845Labels: Texas referendum, Annexation ratification

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13. U.S. admits Texas as the 28th state

    Dec 29, 1845Labels: U S, James K

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14. Formal transfer from republic to state government

    Feb 19, 1846Labels: Anson Jones, State government

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