Significant Dates and Events in Texas History

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The people of Texas expressed a desire to be incorporated into the Union of the United States by an almost unanimous vote.

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Almost unanimous vote for incorporation

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The annexation of Texas was seen as a mutual benefit for both Texas and the United States.

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Mutual benefit for Texas and the U.S.

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General Santa Anna's action during the Texas Republic era

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General Santa Anna led a siege on the Texans inside the Alamo.

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Texas Republic: Education system establishment

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The Texas public school system was established by President Mirabeau B. Lamar.

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Texas joining the United States: Slavery concerns

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Some Texans wanted to prevent the spread of slavery.

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The Texas Rangers waged war against the American Indians during Mirabeau B. Lamar's presidency.

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The Texas Rangers were involved in conflicts with American Indians.

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The Texas Rangers helped establish Texas settlements in present-day New Mexico under Mirabeau B. Lamar.

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Texas Rangers played a role in the establishment of settlements in New Mexico.

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The Texas border was established at the Rio Grande River as part of the Compromise of 1850.

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The Compromise of 1850 defined the Texas border at the Rio Grande.

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Mexico was given $15 million in exchange for new territory as part of the Compromise of 1850.

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The Compromise of 1850 involved financial transactions for territorial adjustments.

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The Fugitive Slave Act required citizens in free states to arrest runaway enslaved persons as part of the Compromise of 1850.

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The Fugitive Slave Act was a significant provision of the Compromise of 1850.