It was a humiliating defeat that pushed Cuba into the arms of the Soviet Union.
Houston was soon citing the need for military action against Mexico, and in 1835 was appointed major general of the Texas army. Houston made peace with the Indians of the region so the Texians could focus on their push for Independence without distraction. Soon he would organize the Republic of Texas's first army.
An autoracy government is a form of government in which one person has unlimited power.
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