Collection of facts about the Republic of Texas

This post is a collection of facts about the Republic of Texas (1836-1846). There are 9 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Disputed territory included parts of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming
• Mexico introduced new constitution abolishing state authority in 1835
• Lead to the Texas Revolution in 1835
• Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836
• David G. Burnet served as interim President
• Sam Houston served as first President (1836-1838)
• Fought in the Comanche Wars
• Annexed by the United States in 1945
• Led to the Mexican-American War