What historical event marked the end of Mexican rule in Texas?

The Battle of San Jacinto is recognized as the pivotal event marking the end of Mexican rule in Texas. This decisive battle took place on April 21, 1836, during the Texas Revolution, where Texian forces led by General Sam Houston achieved a significant victory over the Mexican army commanded by General Antonio López de Santa Anna.

The outcome of this battle was transformative; it resulted in the capture of Santa Anna and ultimately led to the signing of the Treaties of Velasco, which effectively granted Texas its independence from Mexico. This victory solidified Texian claims to independence and paved the way for Texas to become a separate nation before later joining the United States.

Other events listed, while significant to Texas history, do not specifically mark the end of Mexican governance. For instance, the Alamo, although a critical event during the Texas Revolution symbolizing resistance, occurred earlier in the conflict and did not directly conclude Mexican control. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo formally ended the Mexican-American War in 1848 and resulted in the cession of a significant amount of territory from Mexico to the U.S., which occurred well after Texas had already declared its independence. Mexican Independence refers to a broader historical context unrelated to Texas’s specific struggle for independence from Mexican rule.