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Sam Houston's Republic of Texas forces ambush and crush General Antonio López de
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April 21

Houston Defeats Santa Anna: Texas Wins Its Freedom

Sam Houston's Republic of Texas forces ambush and crush General Antonio López de Santa Anna's army in just eighteen minutes, securing independence from Mexico. This decisive victory forces Santa Anna to sign treaties recognizing Texas sovereignty, establishing the Republic as a distinct nation for the next nine years.

April 21, 1836

190 years ago

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