USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Texas Revolution, also called War of Texas Independence, war fought from October 1835 to April 1836 between Mexico and Texas colonists that resulted in Texas’s independence from Mexico and the founding of the Republic of Texas (1836–45).

Detailed explanation-2: -Battle of San Jacinto: April 1836 The victory ensured the success of Texan independence: In mid-May, Santa Anna, who had been taken prisoner during the battle, signed a peace treaty at Velasco, Texas, in which he recognized Texas’ independence in exchange for his freedom.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Texans captured Santa Anna disguised as a Mexican private the following day. On May 14, 1836, Presidents David G. Burnet and Santa Anna signed the public and private treaties of Velasco, confirming Mexican retreat and declaring an end to the war.

Detailed explanation-4: -Remembering how badly the Texans had been defeated at the Alamo, on April 21, 1836, Houston’s army won a quick battle against the Mexican forces at San Jacinto and gained independence for Texas. Soon after, Houston was elected president of the Republic of Texas.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Texas Revolution resulted in the independence of Texas from Mexico and the establishment of the Republic of Texas. On April 21, 1836, the Texan army defeated Santa Anna’s forces at the Battle of San Jacinto and won independence. The Republic of Texas governed until 1845 when Texas was annexed by the United States.