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'''1836''' Texas declared independence from Mexico after a military confrontation. Municipalities were soon organized into counties. The Republic of Texas existed until 1845. | '''1836''' Texas declared independence from Mexico after a military confrontation. Municipalities were soon organized into counties. The Republic of Texas existed until 1845. | ||
'''1845''' United States acquired Texas as the 28th state. | '''1845''' (December 29,) United States acquired Texas as the 28th state. | ||
'''1846-1848''' Mexico declared war on the United States in an effort to reclaim Texas and other territory claimed by both countries. Over 6,000 Texas citizens served in the Mexican-American War. Mexico gave up its claim to Texas. | '''1846-1848''' Mexico declared war on the United States in an effort to reclaim Texas and other territory claimed by both countries. Over 6,000 Texas citizens served in the Mexican-American War. Mexico gave up its claim to Texas. | ||
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=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
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[[Category:Texas]] | [[Category:Texas]] | ||